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Chinese colors are bright and heavily ornate, and inherited from the Manchu-ruled Qing dynasty. The elaborate, yet warm style uses rich and vibrant colors. Influences from the Ming era are seen as a high point for furniture and home decoration. The Ming style is the direct opposite of the Qing style. It is clean and simple, spare and elegant, uncluttered and exactly symmetrical, with the smallest decorative details thoroughly considered in relation to the whole design. Color symbolism is significant in Chinese décor: black symbolizes the female and rejuvenation; red, the male, for self-expression and also good luck. The Ming look is more controlled.