STYLE CHINOISERIE with Kenneth Park

“Chinoiserie” from 'chinois' the French for Chinese, was a style inspired by art and design from China, Japan, and other Asian countries in the 18^th century.

At its height in Britain from 1750 to 1765, this fanciful style relied more on the designer's and craftsman's imagination than on accurately portraying oriental motifs and ornament."

Enjoy this richly illustrated lecture on style - Chinoiserie.

KENNETH W PARK has served as Curator of Collections at Wesley College, Melbourne for just on thirty years. This role sees him responsible for the school’s extensive art and archival collections. Kenneth also consults in both the corporate and public sectors in philanthropic fundraising (especially in planned giving) as well as marketing, sponsorship, art, membership / loyalty and public relations.

An avid traveller, tour leader and lecturer, Kenneth works with a range of tourism organisations and travel companies across the globe. He lives by the motto: ‘Life is a grand tour so make the most of it’.

His tertiary studies include political science, administration, museum studies, industrial relations, fine arts, history, and international relations. Kenneth has a passion for travel, food, wine, arts, architecture, history, and good conversation … essentially the good life!

This lecture is presented on-site at TJC. Please see your ticket for details.

This lecture is supported by The Colin Holden Charitable Trust

images supplied |
detail of the wallcovering in the Chinese room, circa 1765
hand-painted wallpaper on canvas, with chinoiserie and rococo ornaments
Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen, Amsterdam

view of the Northern entrance to the Chinesisches Teehaus (Chinese House), Sanssouci Park, Potsdam

‘The Banqueting Room’ at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton from John Nash's Views of the Royal Pavilion, 1826