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2. List of Chinese symbols, designs, and art motifs - Wikipedia

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   A common motif used in Chinese embroidery and in Chinaware. [12] The butterfly is a symbol of joy and summer. [12] It also implies long life, beauty and elegance. [6] Pair of butterflies. Pair of butterflies embroidered on clothing strengthens the energy of love. [6] Love, especially young love; undying bond between lovers.

3. Nine Dragons (painting) - Wikipedia

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   Nine Dragons (九龍圖卷; Jiǔlóngtú juǎn) is a handscroll painting by Chinese artist Chen Rong. [1] Painted in 1244, it depicts the apparitions of dragons soaring amidst clouds, mists, whirlpools, rocky mountains and fire, the painting refers to the dynamic forces of nature in Daoism and the liquid, water-like essence of the Tao. [2]

4. Panlong (mythology) - Wikipedia

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   Panlong (mythology) Panlong (simplified Chinese: 蟠龙; traditional Chinese: 蟠龍; pinyin: pánlóng; Wade–Giles: p'an-lung; lit. "coiled dragon") is an aquatic dragon resembling a jiaolong 蛟龍 "river dragon; crocodile" in Chinese mythology, an ancient motif in Chinese art, and a proper name. Jin dynasty jade ring with coiled-dragon design.

5. Chinese dragon - Wikipedia

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   Chinese dragon. The Chinese dragon (Chinese: 龍; pinyin: lóng), also loong, is a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, Chinese folklore, and Chinese culture at large. [1] Chinese dragons have many animal-like forms such as turtles and fish, but are most commonly depicted as snake-like with four legs.

6. List of dragons in mythology and folklore - Wikipedia

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   Chinese dragons: Lóng (Lung 2 in Wade-Giles romanization.) The Chinese dragon, is a creature in Chinese mythology and is sometimes called the Oriental (or Eastern) dragon. Depicted as a long, snake-like creature with four legs, it has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art. This type of dragon, however, is ...

7. Chinese art - Wikipedia

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   e. Chinese art is visual art that originated in or is practiced in China, Greater China or by Chinese artists. Art created by Chinese residing outside of China can also be considered a part of Chinese art when it is based on or draws on Chinese culture, heritage, and history. Early " Stone Age art" dates back to 10,000 BC, mostly consisting of ...

8. Chen Rong (painter) - Wikipedia

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   Chen Rong (simplified Chinese: 陈容; traditional Chinese: 陳容; pinyin: Chén Róng; Wade–Giles: Ch'en Jung; c. 1200 –1266) [1] was a Chinese painter and politician of the Southern Song dynasty celebrated for his depictions of dragons. The Nine Dragons handscroll in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, bearing ...

9. Jiaolong - Wikipedia

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   Jiaolong (simplified Chinese: 蛟龙; traditional Chinese: 蛟龍; pinyin: jiāolóng; Wade–Giles: chiao-lung) or jiao (chiao, kiao) is a dragon in Chinese mythology, often defined as a "scaled dragon"; it is hornless according to certain scholars and said to be aquatic or river-dwelling. It may have referred to a species of crocodile.