Green chinese aesthetic

The Bamboo that bends is stronger than the Oak that resists. – Japanese Proverb As ancient Chinese poets have written describing an honorable man, they compared him to bamboo. They reveal that he does not have to be physically strong, but must be mentally strong, upright and perserverant. As the fastest growing plant in... Read more »

The prime color of the world.

Chinese glazed tiles are used pretty extensively in the palaces and ceremonial temples on the roofs of the buildings and also to top the walls throughout the grounds. Kind of intricate details, when you think about it, just for a roof tile. The ends of these eaves edge tubular tiles are usually decorated with a dragon (in China), like this one here. Read the rest of this entry at the Aisle Seat Please blog.