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CHINESE DRAGONS
The dragon represents a popular Chinese
design motif. Dragons are mythical
reptile-type monsters. Dragons often
feature the head of a monster, the body
of a snake, the claws of an eagle, and the scales of a fish.
Follow along and see how the dragon
appears on many different art forms.
Dragon
Sculptures
Metals and jewelry design
Observe the different details seen in the dragons
This painting shows dragons swirling through the clouds.
Can you find the shapes?
Can you find texture in the dragon?
The more detailed and imaginative the dragons are, the better the drawing.
Dragon rug
Can you find the dragons?
Today Chinese dragons can be seen in many books, like the dragon createdby Eric Carle seen here.
They are fun to create, you can makeuse of all the elements of art: lines,shapes, pattern, space, value andtexture in the creation of a dragon.
Dragons can be seen in Chinese parades and celebrations. Chinese New Years being one of their most important, it represents good luck in the coming year.
According to Chinese legend, dragons
live in the clouds where they move
about in a spiral, swirling motion.
rain is created when two dragons
fight.
The dragon is a symbol of good
fortune, authority, or eternity.
It also represents the spring season
and rain.
Symbolic Chinese motifs offer a challengingOpportunity to create intricate and delicateink drawings. No two dragons Ever look alike.
Come and bring your imagination to create a Chinese Dragon