CHINESE DRAGONS

The dragon represents a popular Chinese

design motif. Dragons are mythical

reptile-type monsters. Dragons often

feature the head of a monster, the body

of a snake, the claws of an eagle, and the scales of a fish.

Follow along and see how the dragon

appears on many different art forms.

Dragon

Sculptures

Metals and jewelry design

Observe the different details seen in the dragons

This painting shows dragons swirling through the clouds.

Can you find the shapes?

Can you find texture in the dragon?

The more detailed and imaginative the dragons are, the better the drawing.

Dragon rug

Can you find the dragons?

Today Chinese dragons can be seen in many books, like the dragon createdby Eric Carle seen here.

They are fun to create, you can makeuse of all the elements of art: lines,shapes, pattern, space, value andtexture in the creation of a dragon.

Dragons can be seen in Chinese parades and celebrations. Chinese New Years being one of their most important, it represents good luck in the coming year.

According to Chinese legend, dragons

live in the clouds where they move

about in a spiral, swirling motion.

rain is created when two dragons

fight.

The dragon is a symbol of good

fortune, authority, or eternity.

It also represents the spring season

and rain.

Symbolic Chinese motifs offer a challengingOpportunity to create intricate and delicateink drawings. No two dragons Ever look alike.

Come and bring your imagination to create a Chinese Dragon