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Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone , they are also known as stone lions or shishi ( 石獅 ; shíshī ). They are known in colloquial English as lion dogs or foo dogs / fu dogs .
The lion became popular in Japanese art from the 14th century onwards, under Chinese influence. The Chinese artistic form of the "dog-lion" ( kara-shishi in Japanese) was almost always used, but was generally somewhat fatter, and with a shorter torso, than in China, with a short fan-like tail and a flattened face. [ 59 ]
Pages in category "Chinese lions" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
English: Chinese guardian lion, Kew Gardens, London. Date: 11 August 2012, 13:20:02: ... List of public art in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; Metadata.
Traditional Chinese visual design elements: their applicability in contemporary Chinese design (Master of Science in Design thesis). Arizona State University. Welch, Patricia Bjaaland (2012). Chinese art : a guide to motifs and visual imagery. Boston, US: Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0689-5. OCLC 893707208. Williams, Charles (2006).
Shisa (Japanese: シーサー, Hepburn: shīsā, Okinawan: シーサー, romanized: shiisaa) is a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration derived from Chinese guardian lions, often seen in similar pairs, resembling a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawan mythology. Shisa are wards, believed to protect from some evils.
Three fuzzy Chinese lions, each containing two performers, leaped and swayed to a loud drum beat in the outdoor courtyard. ... In addition to the food, the dance performances helped draw crowds.
Traditional Chinese Lions is a public artwork located at the entrance to the Indianapolis Zoo, which is near downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The sculpture is made up of two traditional Chinese lions made of white marble, situated on white marble bases. Each lion is approximately 53 inches in height, 24.5 inches wide and 38 inches ...