Hidden GemsIn #ClevelandMuseumofArt hangs "Dragon and Tiger," a mesmerizing monochrome ink painting that captures profound symbolism and artistry from Chinese cosmology. How does this juxtaposition of elements reflect the balance of forces in our own lives? #art #ChineseArt #ClevelandArtMuseum
https://clevelandart.org/art/1959.136.2
https://clevelandart.org/art/1959.136.2
Dragon and Tiger | Cleveland Museum of Art
In Chinese cosmology, the tiger's roar is said to produce wind. In Chinese paintings, the tiger is often shown with a dragon, who creates rain clouds. Together, they represent the balancing forces of the universe. Chinese presentations of the theme, often in hanging scroll format, provided the basic composition for the pair of screens to which this one belongs.