hddennis Posted December 20, 2024 Report Posted December 20, 2024 Waiting for an online purchase to arrive and thought I'd ask for help understanding theme of this inro. Is it just a generic depiction of a man watching a crane in flight or could it have a specific meaning? Thank You, Howard Dennis Quote
Franco D Posted December 20, 2024 Report Posted December 20, 2024 One possibility ... Quote In Chinese mythology and Taoism, cranes are associated with immortality, longevity, and wisdom, and are often depicted in association with Taoists: Immortality: Cranes are often depicted as a form of immortal ride. For example, in Taoist legends, Laozi rode a crane after becoming immortal, and cranes are often depicted standing beside his statues. Daoist priests: Daoist priests were said to be able to transform into cranes. Crane robes: Some Taoist robes are called crane robes, or hechang. Art: The Cleveland Museum of Art has a painting called The Taoist Immortal Kung Ho (?) Riding a Crane. Cranes are also a symbol of happiness and eternal youth throughout Asia. In Japan, cranes are considered mystical or holy creatures, and symbolize good fortune and longevity because of their fabled life span of a thousand years. Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature, simply and honestly. Taoists believe that good actions lead to a better life for their soul, and they follow rules and guides for living. AI Experimental generated 2 1 Quote
hddennis Posted December 21, 2024 Author Report Posted December 21, 2024 Franco D, Thank You for your response. Howard Dennis 1 Quote
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