pappabearbooks Chapter 2604: Changes
Chapter 2604: Changes
They even include some of the exhibition hall staff.
This staff member was originally responsible for explaining, but after hearing Lin Ran's explanation, he couldn't help but lean over and listen attentively.
"Dragon is the earliest totem discovered in China. It is a mythical beast composed of the bodies of many kinds of animals."
“It has so many meanings.”
"In the beginning, the dragon was created and used as a mascot by primitive tribes. They worshiped it every year and prayed for good weather."
"But in the later stages, when large tribes formed, it became a symbol of those in power."
"Emperors in later generations will also claim to be the son of the true dragon, which shows the significance of the dragon in that era."
Fang Yuan was a little confused. This statement was made during the Qin Dynasty. Why did Lin Ran say that his understanding was wrong?
"Mr. Lin, are there really dragons in the world?"
Lin Ran was interrupted by him and was not angry. Instead, he explained: "In reality, at least so far, no evidence of the existence of dragons has been found. According to ancient records in the Stone Age, dragons have been totems since the beginning, representing auspiciousness. .”
Continuing back to the topic, Lin Ran said: "Starting from these totems, the dragon shape has been produced in China for more than 4000 years, almost as long as history."
"By the Warring States Period, the shape of the dragon had been basically determined, but there were still some differences from the shape we see now."
"Dragon is really regarded as a royal item. In fact, it started in the Yuan Dynasty."
"Because they had just taken over the Central Plains, the grassland rulers of the Yuan Dynasty proposed to use the dragon as their symbol in order to make their status appear higher."
"Of course, during such a long period of development, the dragon is basically the totem of the Central Plains region, with a strong Central Plains flavor."
“People on the prairie didn’t like it, so drastic changes were made.”
"For example, the dragon's claws were made sharper and its eyes were several times bigger. In fact, it looked nothing like them, but it became an extremely domineering existence in their hearts."
Lin Ran looked at the dragon pattern pot in front of him. It was exactly the same as what was recorded in the book.
They did make the dragon pattern more majestic, and it was during this period that the dragon began to become a more familiar image in people's minds.
I have to lament that all of this is the product of imaginative modifications made by the grassland peoples in order to consolidate their status.
It is precisely because of this that Lin Ran feels that dragons do not exist in the world.
Anyone can tell what the dragon in his heart looks like, it just depends on who has the right to speak and let others have their own opinions.
"The modified appearance of the dragon is the image of the Eastern dragon recognized by most people today."
Lin Ran's words made Fang Yuan feel like he had returned to that era, standing in the void, with a purple dragon flying in the sky accompanied by lightning.
This image becomes more and more realistic and even vivid in people's minds.
The dragon is flying, not only does it not look clumsy, but it has an extremely energetic and domineering look!
"Now you know why flowing cloud patterns often appear around dragons." Lin Ran said with a smile, "The appearance of clouds makes the image of the dragon more vivid. Just a few simple strokes can transform the dragon's aura." It’s beautifully shaped.”
"That's it!" Fang Yuan nodded in agreement.
Lin Ran not only explained the changes in the image of the dragon, but also made Fang Yuan understand the vision of the ancient painter!
They are not only painting experts, but also deeply understand how to create artistic conception!
Just this alone has already crushed all the foreign oil painters!
It’s difficult to draw form, but even harder to draw meaning!
This is the gap in realm!
Although Fang Yuan has seen a lot of dragon patterns, he really can't tell where the difference is.
After Lin Ran's explanation, he now understood the reason.
What made Fang Yuan even more impressed was Lin Ran's expressive ability.
If I were to describe it myself, I would definitely not be able to express such a vivid and vivid feeling.
He was so absorbed in what he was listening to that he didn't even notice that there were many tourists from various countries around him who were listening attentively.
There is really no way to express it accurately and vividly like Lin Ran. This is not a state!
Lin Ran continued: "It was from this period that the dragon pattern officially became exclusive to the royal family."
"After all, ordinary people have no chance to touch the sky. It is the domain of gods."
Lin Ran said with a knowing smile.
"The dragon pattern from the Yuan Dynasty is what you see in front of you. You have to remember it."
"But in the Ming Dynasty, some adjustments were made to distinguish it from the previous ones."
"For example, the dragon's shape has been trimmed and its beard has been adjusted to make it more dignified and more majestic. This is because the painters of the Ming Dynasty made further modifications on it."
"right here."
Lin Ran took Fang Yuan to another Ming Dynasty porcelain, which also had a dragon painted on it.
I saw that this dragon's claws were sharper than the previous dragon.
"Penetration." Lin Ran said, "Forcibly driving away the grassland rulers, the painters of the Ming Dynasty had a sense of identity. They believed that their claws were not only huge, but also as sharp as eagle claws. As long as there was an opening, You can just tear off a piece of meat!"
"This is the original intention of their modification!"
Lin Ran lamented the superb skills and advanced thinking of the Ming Dynasty painters, and at the same time sighed.
Because in such a period, it should have been extremely powerful.
The level of literary and artistic creation in the Ming Dynasty can be said to be the pinnacle of Chinese culture.
It should have been more majestic, but the image of the dragon created at the end of the period gradually lost the sense of majesty it had during the birth of the Tang Dynasty.
Lin Ran would sigh every time he thought about this.
Dragons have always been there, but the dragons of the Ming Dynasty have become somewhat docile and lack wildness.
At the end of the period, due to natural and man-made disasters, constant wars, and inability to make ends meet, it eventually led to its demise.
People's craftsmanship of porcelain painting also stagnated after this period.
Perhaps it was also during this period that the real era of dragon creation appeared, and the image of dragons in the Qing Dynasty did not change significantly.
Lin Ran said but then he chose to stop because he didn't know how this world line worked.
With so many legendary ancient tombs appearing, the world has changed more than a little bit. He still described it according to the appraisal history he had learned.There may be some abruptness.
It also gives you some time to think about right and wrong. Thinking is also a very important part.
But Fang Yuan didn't say anything at this time. Someone checked it against other porcelain later, and nodded in agreement.
Only then did Lin Ran notice that other people were actually listening to him.