Chinese Animal Designs

Compiled by a Chinese authority on the subject, this superb archive contains more than 1,100 illustrations of animals, grouped chronologically according to dynastic era. Motifs depict dragons, tigers, fish, birds, horses, butterflies, waterfowl and a host of other creatures - real and mythical. The exotic images will adapt easily for use as spot illustrations, borders, and other graphic elements. Republication and translation of Li-dai Dong-wu Wen-yang Can-kao (Historical Comparative Survey of Drawings of Chinese Animal Motifs), originally published by People's Fine Arts Publishing House, Shanghai, 1960. PICTORIAL ARCHIVE