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Chinese Eight Immortal Painting

Posted on May 13, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Chinese eight immortal painting is paintings from a peculiar Chinese fairy tale.Each Immortal's have a magic tool that can give life or destroy evils. Tieguai Li had an iron crutch and gourd, Zhang Guolao always rode the donkey back to … Continue reading →

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Chinese Lantern Festival

Posted on February 25, 2013 by CNArtGallery

The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the 1st lunar month, usually in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. In 2013, Chinese lanter featival was yesterday, Feb 24th. As early as the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD … Continue reading →

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Lotus in Chinese Painting

Posted on February 22, 2013 by CNArtGallery

Lotus is a kind of beautiful plant, with its roots in the mud; the lotus flower rises through the murky water to blossom clean and bright, symbolizing rebirth, resurrection and cleansing. In China, lotus is a popular subject in Chinese painting. The … Continue reading →

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