Abstract:

The Dragon is the most powerful symbol in the Chinese zodiac: a bringer of good luck and the emblem of the Emperors. This CD-ROM offers a splendid introduction to Chinese dragons in history, culture, and mythology as seen through over a hundred works of art from the National Palace Museum in Taiwan. Spanning the Zhou to Qing Dynasties, different types of dragons appear on bronzes, ceramics, textiles, jades, and other works of art. Learn to differentiate the dragons by their stance and symbolic gestures. Recommended for lovers of art and mythology.