A World of Dragon Art
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A World of Dragon Art
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| Chinese Dragon Art: Luck and Power in ONE? Dragons soar through the imaginations of children and adults alike. Medieval legends speak of great beasts that stomped across the land and flew across the sky hoarding treasures and terrorizing men and women. As we enjoy such stories of brave knights combating great odds to rid shires of tyrannical brutes, let us note that their origins are rooted more deeply in the ancient lore of many countries. Click here to buy chinese dragon art! Every country has its mythology. Tales meant to teach us important lessons, save us from danger, and/or spare us from making bad decisions, litter the annals of our lineage. In certain oriental countries, dragons play important roles as celestial beings. Considered to be a symbol of supreme spiritual power, dragons are the most prominent symbols in oriental artwork. They are believed to be responsible for the rainfalls that feed the precious crops of needy people; they also inhabit bodies of water in order to bring health, wealth and good luck to the Orient. Two distinct types of dragons found in Chinese dragon art and mythology are: the traditional dragon of the New Year’s Day parade and the five-clawed dragon Traditional New Year’s Dragon New beginnings and resolutions for the future - two things we usually contemplate on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. In general, people hope for positive outcomes in the New Year. The dragon we observe dancing furiously in the New Year celebrations is believed to have the power to repel evil spirits that can inevitably ruin the upcoming year. Traditional five-clawed or imperial dragon The traditional five-clawed or imperial dragon, often referred to as Lung, is the more prominent lizard found in various Chinese dragon art. Believed to possess unrivalled wisdom and power, this particular dragon came to symbolize the Emperors of China. These mythical creatures were so powerful an omen that royalty in China donned the name of Dragon, and some took on dragon-like body parts to strengthen their ties to these animals. It was believed that Hsi, the first emperor of China, was born with the tail of a dragon, and that his successor was actually sired by a dragon. Some rode in ornate boats that represented dragons, and others sat on ornate thrones carved in the spirit of dragons. Chinese dragon art today Chinese dragon art, oriental artwork and furniture are favourites among today’s decorators. Vases, paintings, dishes and other decorative oriental pieces are sought after for the pleasant, almost spiritual tone that can be achieved when adopting this style of decor. Another place where it is common to find the Lung, or the imperial dragon, is on the walls and in the books of tattoo parlours across the world. Chinese dragon art is such a favourite among tattoo enthusiasts that the image often grows to cover entire sections of their bodies.
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