Category Archives: Animal Paintings

Tiger one of the Twelve Chinese Zodiac in Chinese Paintings

Posted on November 22, 2013 by CNArtGallery

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 … Continue reading →

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Painting of Dragon in Chinese Mythology

Posted on November 20, 2013 by CNArtGallery

The dragon is the largest supernatural creature in Chinese mythology and embodies strength and symbolizes a supernatural force. It is the highest auspicious image of art in China and the leader of all living things. The dragon is capable of … Continue reading →

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Chinese Crane Paintings

Posted on November 18, 2013 by CNArtGallery

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 … Continue reading →

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Noble and Precious Animal Deer in Chinese Paintings

Posted on November 14, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Chinese Deer Painting: Symbolize Long Life for giving blessing of longevity. In ancient China, people thought the deer is an immortal animal with a long life. When a deer was 500 years old, its color would turn to be white, while … Continue reading →

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Symbolical Animal Cow in Chinese Paintings

Posted on November 12, 2013 by CNArtGallery

The ox or the cow was the emblem of modesty and diligence and the second of the symbolical animal corresponding to the Twelve Chinese Zodiac signs. In the West, ox is the symbol of wealth and power, according to the legend … Continue reading →

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Wall Paintings on Buddhist and Daoist Themes by Han Gan

Posted on November 6, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Han Gan was a Tang Dynasty painter, who, though recorded as having done wall paintings on Buddhist and Daoist themes, is best remembered for his horse paintings. Han emphasized the strength and nobility of the horses of the Tang Empire … Continue reading →

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The Giant Panda in Chinese Arts

Posted on October 31, 2013 by CNArtGallery

The Giant panda seems as elusive in art as it has been in nature. In early Chinese Art, bears not Panda bears were carved into jade. However, the mountains where the pandas live have been well represented in Chinese paintings. … Continue reading →

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Chinese Chicken Paintings

Posted on October 29, 2013 by CNArtGallery

The Rooster or Chicken is the tenth of the twelve-year cycle of animals which appear in the "shengxiao", the earthly branch, or better known in English as the Chinese Zodiac. The Rooster is a common subject in Chinese painting, belonging … Continue reading →

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Chinese Tiger Paintings

Posted on October 22, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Tiger is the third of the twelve animals, the earthly branch, or better known in English as the Chinese Zodiac. It is often mentioned with the green dragon. The combination image of "a dragon with clouds and a tiger with … Continue reading →

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