Dragon and phoenix patterns in decorative patterns

Dragon is a well-known god in China. Of all the animal gods, dragons are the most loved and vital. According to ancient myths, the "snake body" of Fuxi and Nu Wa, ancestors of the Chinese nation, is the original prototype of dragons, while the birth of Yu, the leader of China's ancestors, is related to Huanglong. Therefore, in the ancient totem era, China society first worshipped dragons as gods. Until now, China people are still called "descendants of the dragon" in the world.

The image of the dragon embodies the characteristics of many animals: antlers, bull heads, python bodies, fish claws, whiskers and beads under the stool. It can be magnificent, subtle, quiet, bright, rainy in action and exorcism. Dragon is a symbol of gods, authority and dignity, and people regard it as a symbol of sacredness, auspiciousness, jubilation and fearlessness.

Since ancient times, dragon patterns have evolved countless times. At first, the dragon appeared as a snake, and later it became an animal's face, with limbs and claws to walk. After the Ming Dynasty, the image of the dragon was gradually improved, colorful and perfect according to people's imagination.

The dragon pattern is divided into the following structural features: it looks like a walking dragon; Yunlong is surrounded by clouds; Flying dragon; A round dragon; A dragon with its face up; A dragon with a side head; The dragon with the head above and the tail below is called the dragon; The one with the tail above and the tail below is a dragon. Morphological distinction: scaly dragon; The winged one is called Ying Long; The horns are dragons; What is hornless? Dragon; Is the dragon has not yet ascended to heaven; A good aquatic animal is Qinglong; Love fire is a dragon.