Exploring the Role of Dragons in Chinese Poetry and Artistic Creations
Dragons (龙 – Lóng) hold a profound place in Chinese literature and artistic expression, symbolizing power, wisdom, transformation, and celestial authority. Since ancient times, poets, calligraphers, painters, and scholars have drawn inspiration from dragons, embedding them deeply into poetry, paintings, and artistic traditions. Whether in Tang Dynasty poetry, imperial scroll paintings, or contemporary visual arts,…