Chinese Painting Blog » crane paintings 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 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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