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Chinese Dragons (Images of Asia) (Hardcover)
by Roy Bates (Author) "THERE HAS BEEN much speculation about the origin of the Chinese dragon..." (more)
Key Phrases: taotie design, kui dragons, imperial dragon, Forbidden City, Beihai Park, Chen Renxi (more...)
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This richly illustrated volume takes the reader on a journey through the complexities of dragon lore: the evolution of the Chinese dragon, the different types of dragons and their uses, the diverse art inspired by dragons, and dragon legends and sightings.
Product Details
  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (August 29, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0195928563
  • ISBN-13: 978-0195928563
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 customer reviews (3 customer reviews)
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First Sentence:
THERE HAS BEEN much speculation about the origin of the Chinese dragon. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
taotie design, kui dragons, imperial dragon, nine sons, roof ridges
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Forbidden City, Beihai Park, Chen Renxi, Dragon King, Manchu Imperial Palace, Warring States, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Western Han, Yellow Emperor, Father Christmas, Palace Museum, Pavilion of Rain Flowers, Summer Palace, Tao Tie, Wang Congren
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