#aYearForArt Dragon Head tile screen wall
by Steve Estvanik
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#aYearForArt Dragon Head tile screen wall
Artist
Steve Estvanik
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Photograph - Digital
Description
The Forbidden City, located in Beijing, China, was the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties from the 15th to the early 20th centuries. The Forbidden City features many distinctive architectural features, including dragon wall tiles. These wall tiles depict the image of a dragon, which is a significant symbol in Chinese culture and is often associated with imperial power. The dragon wall tiles typically adorn the roofs and walls of the palace buildings, adding to the grandeur of the Forbidden City. The dragon head tiles are particularly noteworthy and are often carved in great detail, depicting the dragon's open mouth, curled whiskers, and fierce eyes. The dragon wall tiles of the Forbidden City are considered to be works of art and are an important part of China's cultural heritage.
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February 4th, 2023
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