2012•Journal of Gannan Normal UniversityRequires access

On the Embodiment and Meaning of Dragon Totem in Modern Society

Cao Ai-hua

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The totem of the Chinese nation——dragon totem has penetrated all aspects of society,as a culture of accumulation and cohesion.This paper analyes the dragon totem's modern embodiment in all aspects:folk customs,architectural sculpture,arts and crafts.And it has time meaning of spirit of inclusiveness、harmonious spirit、strenuous spirit.

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Key concepts: Totem, Sculpture, Meaning (existential), Aesthetics, The arts, Logos Bible Software, Art, Cohesion (chemistry)