A row of performers showcase the art of dragon dancing during the Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square. [Photo by ...
The image of the Chinese dragon, an animal of legend, originated from totem poles. Legend has it that many tribes settled along the Yellow River about 4,000 years ago, each having its own totem ...
Snakes weren’t always “little dragons.” In early Chinese cultures, they were powerful symbols of vitality and strength in ...
Well I like Chinese dragons and I'm doing it in art at the moment and it just came into my head. I also love dragons they are the most amazing legends ever.
In fact, there are nine dragon children that can be found all throughout Chinese art and architecture: Bixi, Chiwen, Pulao, Bi’an, Taotie, Suanni, Yazi, Jiaotu and Baxia. In the book Chinese ...
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Why Is the Year of the Dragon Considered So Lucky?
Initially a vague motif in ancient Chinese art, the dragon is now an emblem of benevolent divinity, imperial power and ...