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Heighway dragon curve. A dragon curve is any member of a family of self-similar fractal curves, which can be approximated by recursive methods such as Lindenmayer systems.The dragon curve is probably most commonly thought of as the shape that is generated from repeatedly folding a strip of paper in half, although there are other curves that are called dragon curves that are generated differently.
Pages in category "Paintings of dragons" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D. Dragon; Tiger; N.
Pages in category "Dragons in art" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Angel (Manx coin) C.
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 ]
Origami (折り紙, Japanese pronunciation: or [oɾiꜜɡami], from ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper" (kami changes to gami due to rendaku)) is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word "origami" is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin.
The 1981 novel Red Dragon by Thomas Harris heavily features the Blake painting. The primary antagonist is driven by a psychological obsession with the painting, including having the painting tattooed onto his back and the belief that his murders will help him to transform into the Red Dragon.
Mr. Gibberling – The royal cartographer writes “HERE THERE BE DRAGONS” in unknown territories at the edges of his maps. Bell/Belkis – Bell is a lizard captured by William who promises to provide a medium-sized dragon for the party. However, at the party he transforms himself into Belkis, a large, ferocious, flame-breathing dragon.
Clark Devlin as Digby Dragon, a young, green dragon "fledgling" who can't fly yet. Ainsley Howard as Fizzy Izzy, a ditzy but lovable pink fairy, and Digby's best friend. Rasmus Hardiker as "Cheeky" Chips, a nut-obsessed red squirrel. Dustin Demri-Burns as Grumpy Goblin, the cantankerous local inventor/engineer. Has three pet snails and a train ...