“Year of the Dragon” art exhibitions from The Met Museum, Yale University Art Gallery, Smithsonian, Tokyo National Museum, Shanghai Museum.
Category: Dragon History
Dragon history and culture. Includes historical research notes, images, and photos of dragons at temples and other sites from travel adventures around the globe.
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Persian Dragon Art
Dragon art from ancient Iran (Persia). Includes miniature dragon art, drinking vessel, dragon dish, Umar, and Goshtasb.
Selection of dragon photos and artifacts from my visit to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, in December 2023. Cobalt dragon dish and more.
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German Dragons
German dragons: history, legends, famous and lesser known dragons. Includes Siegfried and the Lindworm, Lindenfels, and The Drachenfels.
Happy lunar new year! Here are a few links to articles which have an amazing array of dragon lunar new year photos from around the globe.
Medieval dragon art from The Tudors, King Arthur legends, saints, and more. Learn about medieval dragon history and beautiful medieval art.
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Famous Western Dragons
Famous Western dragons include St. George and the Dragon (English), the Vouivre (French), hydra (Greek), and the Jormungand (Norse).
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Middle Eastern Dragons
Famous middle eastern dragons and their history. Includes famous Babylonian, Canaanite, Hebrew, Egyptian, and Iranian dragons.
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History of Western Dragons
A brief history of Western dragons which have been depicted as evil and bloodthirsty. They represented what was to be despised and destroyed.
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Chinese Dragons
History of Chinese dragons and famous Chinese dragons. Dragons are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and are associated with abundance.