Chinese Painting Blog » chinese animal https://www.artisoo.com/blog Chinese art globe share Sat, 11 Oct 2014 03:58:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Tiger one of the Twelve Chinese Zodiac in Chinese Paintings https://www.artisoo.com/blog/tiger-one-of-the-twelve-chinese-zodiac-in-chinese-paintings/ https://www.artisoo.com/blog/tiger-one-of-the-twelve-chinese-zodiac-in-chinese-paintings/#comments Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:57:51 +0000 CNArtGallery http://www.artisoo.com/blog/?p=1142 Continue reading →]]> The tiger is a symbol of courage and bravery and has the power to drive away demons and evil spirits. In Chinese paintings the tiger is the king of the wild animals and is a "yang" creature with a male principle. Tiger paintings are sometimes displayed in a office building in efforts to bring the company good fortune and strength. The tiger is the third sign in the Chinese Zodiac.

One of the Four Legendary Beasts in ancient China. It is often mentioned with the green dragon. The combination image of "a dragon with clouds and a tiger with winds" is the best partner to subdue ghosts. In Chinese ancient culture, white tiger has the function of warding off evil, dispelling disasters, praying for good harvest, punishing evil and promoting good, making great fortunes and having a perfect marriage etc.

Tiger - Chinese Painting

Tiger - Chinese Painting

]]> https://www.artisoo.com/blog/tiger-one-of-the-twelve-chinese-zodiac-in-chinese-paintings/feed/ 0 Chinese Crane Paintings https://www.artisoo.com/blog/chinese-crane-paintings/ https://www.artisoo.com/blog/chinese-crane-paintings/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2013 17:49:16 +0000 CNArtGallery http://www.artisoo.com/blog/?p=1138 Continue reading →]]> The crane is the most popular bird in Chinese paintings and is a symbol of longevity and auspiciousness. In ancient China the crane was regarded as having a long life span and one Chinese legend says that a immortal rode a crane to heaven.

The crane also represents a lasting soaring spirit, health, and happiness. In ancient China crane images were embroidered on robes of first-rank officials so the crane was held in high esteem and known as a first-rank bird. Cranes in Chinese paintings are usually painted with other symbols of longevity such as pine trees and peaches. Cranes with peony flowers symbolize longevity and prosperity. Cranes and lotus symbolize longevity and purity.

Crane - Chinese Painting

Crane - Chinese Painting

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