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Chinese gardens

Scope note

Use for gardens laid out to imitate those in China, often including Chinese-style structures; especially popular in Europe during the 18th century.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000145571

Broader Terms used

<gardens by form>

Term used for

gardens, Chinese

Equivalent Terms used

Chinese garden

Created

13yrs ago

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