Chinese phoenix pattern chart

Author: Pan Lusheng
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Publication Date: 2000-01-01
Features: This book is a pictorial atlas introducing Chinese phoenix motifs. The phoenix is one of the most important artistic themes in traditional Chinese art. It was originally a product of fantasy and divination, with countless historical records about the phoenix. The "Great Dai Rites. Yi Benming" states: "Among the 360 feathered creatures, the phoenix is the leader." The "Shuowen Jiezi" describes: "The phoenix is a divine bird. Tian Lao said: The image of the phoenix is as follows: it has the front of a swan, the rear of a unicorn, a snake's neck, a fish's tail, a heron's forehead expressing longing, dragon-like patterns on its back, a swallow's chin, and a chicken's beak, embodying all five colors." For every reader, this book is a highly appreciative and artistic pictorial atlas, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of traditional Chinese art.