1. A work of art, decoration, or object produced in imitation of or inspired by Japanese style, especially during the 19th-century European fascination with Japanese aesthetics.
Usage: Often used in art history and design contexts; From French, reflecting the European craze for Japanese art and design

Examples

• The museum's collection includes several examples of japonaiserie from the late 1800s.
• European painters were deeply influenced by japonaiserie, adopting Japanese compositional techniques.
• Her interior design featured japonaiserie elements such as silk screens and ceramic vases.
• The exhibition showcased how japonaiserie transformed Western art and decorative traditions.
• Collectors sought out authentic japonaiserie pieces during the height of the Aesthetic Movement.