Chinese painting - is a kind of art, which is not possible without some kind of "complicity" of the author and the audience.The painting of the artist evokes in the viewer a lot of thoughts and feelings.
PEACOCK - a symbol of pride, the emblem of beauty and immortality.In many countries, the peacock was considered a royal bird, and Hindus revere it as sacred.At the same time, the peacock's tail, dotted with "eyes", since ancient times stood for the space and the starry sky and, accordingly, is an emblem of pride, of immortality, beauty and fearlessness.Peacock is also considered a symbol of wisdom.From the observation that the peacock meat does not rot, the conviction grew that the peacock symbolizes immortality, because the spiritual nature of man is like the flesh of this bird, is incorruptible.Fan of peacock feathers in Buddhist mythology - a symbol of compassion and attribute some of the Buddhas.
in China - a peacock - a dignity and high rank, beauty.Attribute Kwan-yin and Si Wang-mu.Peacock feather were handed when receiving the highest rank of merit and meant the favor of the emperor.
Peacock bred in many regions of China.For the first time a peacock was found in a remote province in the south.Most likely, this bird was brought to China from the Malay peninsula, but nevertheless people have long been known and revered her.This bird is the emblem of beauty and dignity.Beautiful peacock tail feathers were the hallmark of the officials, since the dynasty Ming, but with the beginning of the period (1918) Similar signs have been canceled.Peacock feathers were awarded for specific achievements, and, like many other distinctions, they can be bought for money or get a reward for charity.These feathers were three, two or one "eye" or circular markings, depending on the awarded prizes.Without a doubt, the use of peacock feathers each year required a large number of breeding birds.
beautiful daughter commander Tou I, 562 AD, painted peacock on the board and announced that it will marry the man who was able to run twice hit the target.Challengers for the girl's hand turned out to be the first emperor of the dynasty T'ang, whose arrows pierced the bird's eye.Since then, the term "target shooting with a bird" has become synonymous with the choice of a husband.
In ancient Chinese legend says that in the dawn of time Yellow Ancestor met at the lake beautiful bird.Its feathers are iridescent.Sage began with a bird, but she did not pay any attention to him, because her eyes were glued to his own reflection in the lake.Yellow ancestor angry with such discourtesy and closed his mighty hand sun.As soon as it got dark, the bird turned to the sage.Yellow Ancestor began questioning her about all that she is interesting and nice.Peacock (the name of a bird) a lot and proudly spoke of his generosity and desire to do good.But before Yellow Ancestor I admire the fact that the bird was not only beautiful, but extremely good-hearted as the sun came out, and Peacock, immediately forgetting his high-sounding words, went back to admire his reflection.Yellow ancestor angry and punished boastful bird.
now until the end of the time it must take responsibility for their words and do good.
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