Dragon Artwork

Although most dragon artworkcomes from Asia, dragons are found in every culture. Chinese dragons (Eastern) are often more colorful and vibrant compared to Celtic and Western dragons which are more Gothic and dark in apperance. Dragons were painted on tombs of dead Chinese royalty to stand guard over them. Dragon art was used in a similar way throughout Europe. You can see them standing guard over many buildings as gargoyles.

Dragon artwork is very popular and collected by many unfortunately some works that are said to be antique are actually modern replicas. It is important to know how to tell a real jade carving from a fake. For tips and tests and how to tell new works from old check www.dragonartwork.net