Foo Dogs Lead the Pack: Antiquity Art is in Style
Excerpt : As the saying goes, what's old is new again. That's never truer than when it comes to home decorating. Buddhist art in general - and Foo Dogs in particular - has become increasingly popular with
As the saying goes, what's old is new again. That's never truer
than when it comes to home decorating. Buddhist art in general -
and Foo Dogs in particular - has become increasingly popular
with professional and amateur decorators alike. Many people were
first exposed to Buddhist art when feng shui - the Chinese art
and science of arranging space in harmony with the environment -
first became popular. Although feng shui has is roots in Taoism,
the Chinese incorporated Buddhist art, such as Foo Dogs, into
the design of their
Buy this Photographic Print at AllPosters.com
Also see :
The History of Dogs
The History of dogs Dogs belong to the Canid family (Canidae). Dogs first appeared about 40 million years ago, before any other carnivore families...read more
Leash Training for Dogs
Tired of your dog dragging you out the door and down the street?
Are YOU the one that needs a nap after taking the dog for a
walk? Maybe it's time...read more
|
buildings from the second century B.C.
Foo Dogs, sometimes known as guardian lions, are generally
placed on either side of a building's entrance. According to
Buddhist tradition, Foo Dogs are the guardians of Dharma, or the
Truth. Typically displayed in pairs, the male lion has his paw
on a representation of the Earth, and the female has her paw on
her cub. Male Foo Dogs protect the actual building, while female
Foo Dogs protect those inside the building. Historically, they
were placed at the gates of
Buy this Pre-Matted Print at AllPosters.com
temples, at the entrances to tombs,
and at the front of altars. Today, replicas of Foo Dogs are
often used outdoors as decorative elements at the bottoms of
driveways or indoors near the front doors.
Foo Dogs are not the only forms of Buddhist art that are popular
with decorators and collectors. A bronze Buddha or a laughing
Buddha is often displayed in living rooms, studies, and master
bedrooms. The peacefulness and tranquility that a bronze Buddha
or a laughing Buddha radiates is a welcome respite
Buy this Matted Print at AllPosters.com
after a
stressful commute or a long day at the office.
Buddhist art isn't the only form of ancient art that has
increased in popularity. Both Egyptian art and Greek art have
enjoyed a resurgence of interest. For example, plaques depicting
Isis or Anubis adorn many modern walls. In ancient Egypt, Isis
was worshipped as one who protected her son from danger and who
would protect mortal children as well. Anubis, typically
depicted as having the head of a jackal, is known as the God of
the Dead.
Buy this Mounted Print at AllPosters.com
As with Egyptian art, many people are choosing to decorate their
homes with replicas of Greek art pieces. Vases, wall sculptures,
busts, and friezes are all being used as decorating elements in
today's homes. Many women feel empowered when they see
sculptures of ancient Goddesses, and are giving such sculptures
places of honor in their homes.
As testaments to their faith, Christians are embracing the
concept of incorporating Christian art into their homes.
Christian art may take
Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com
the form of depictions of The Last Supper
or The Ten Commandments, or may even include statues of angels
and saints.
About the author:
Chris Robertson is an author of Majon
International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on
the web. Visit this Home Furnishings
Website and Majon's Home
Furnishings directory.
More Dogs Articles
Dogs And Pets Provide Health Benefits
Do dogs provide health benefits? Believe it or not they do! Did
you know that owning a dog and pet ownership in general, can
help a person in many...
Change Your Thinking to Change Your Dog's Behavior
Bad Behavior is only a Game.
I recently changed the way I think about training my dog. I have one of those high spirited dominate alpha males...
Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com
For Dog Lovers Like You and Me
|
sitemap
Partners :
Free Advertising | Internet Advertising | Online Advertising | Internet Advertising | Web Advertising
copyright www.knowaboutdogs.com 2006
|
Recently Added Dogs Articles
happy dogs
Feed the dog good food About the Author
freelance...read more
Leptospirosis In Dogs
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect a dog's blood, liver, and kidneys. The bacteria that cause the illness are carried primarily...read more
Dogs During Labor
Breeding dogs is an exciting experience. From the time a proper
mate is found to the point that the puppies are born, it is
crucial to take careful...read more
Dogs - Therapeutic Benefits
Healing Hounds
Dogs are man's best friend. Always loyal and ever loving, this
trait has made canines an integral and common part of what...read more
Dogs - Common Allergies and Symptoms
When Your Dog Starts to Sneeze
There are many things that both the dogs and the dog owners
could have in common. For example, both dogs and...read more
.gif)
Arthritis Pain Relief For Dogs – Simple Home Remedies That Work
Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs over the age of seven? It is a painful condition that affects the joints and can occur in your...read more
Hip Dysplasia In Dogs
A fairly common degenerative disease in dogs, canine hip dysplasia, is often misunderstood. Many mistakenly think that the ailment is a form of...read more
Dog Beds for Larger Dogs
Large dogs and extra large dogs require more thought and planning when owners purchase a permanent dog bed. Even though large dogs can be just as...read more
Children and Dogs
presented by David the Dogman
As an ardent reader of the Collins Dog Photoguide I came across this article, which I feel, might be of...read more
BARF Diet For Dogs - Not As Gross As It Sounds!
Are you just starting to research the BARF diet for dogs – also known as “bones and raw food” or the RAW diet? It can be confusing – I remember...read more
Some News About Dogs
- Dogs rescued in raid arrive in Charlotte
More than 30 dogs – some apparently with severe medical problems – arrived at a Charlotte shelter Tuesday night after being rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Stokes County.
- With a few rules, dogs and offices can mix well
No one at the Ohio chapter of The Nature Conservancy enjoys going to meetings more than Annie. Once, she was even disciplined for attending a meeting to which she was not invited.
- 'Barbaric' hunting dogs kill cat
A Kircubbin woman has called for the hunting laws in Northern Ireland to be changed after her cat was killed by dogs from the North Down hunt.
- NCBI ROFL: How dogs navigate to catch frisbees.
“Using micro-video cameras attached to the heads of 2 dogs, we examined their optical behavior while catching Frisbees. Our findings reveal that dogs use the same viewer-based navigational heuristics previously found with baseball players (i.e., maintaining the target along a linear optical trajectory, LOT, with optical speed constancy). On trials in which the Frisbee dramatically changed ...
- Top Dogs
Two of the teams from the Rayburn Correctional Center’s Canine Unit placed in the top ten at a three-day statewide narcotics dog training and competition recently hosted by Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson.
- Proposed law would help civilians adopt ‘dogs of war’
There are new efforts to help military working dogs find homes after they retire.
- Dogs can be a welcome addition to the workplace - provided there are rules
No one at the Ohio chapter of The Nature Conservancy enjoys going to meetings more than Annie. Once, she was even disciplined for attending a meeting to which she was not invited.
- 4 dogs survive Saturday fire near Benton City
BENTON CITY -- Linda Brown lost her home and virtually all of her possessions Saturday to a fire, bu
- Dogs 're-homed' by owner
RSPCA discovers eight dogs removed from property of man who was allegedly slaughtering dogs for meat.
- Dippity dogs
A Bothell therapist uses a 9-foot-by-6-foot rehabilitation pool to help her canine clients regain mobility and recover from injuries. The therapy pool's for dogs only, because she'd need a chain-mail bathing suit if she tried it out on a cat.
|
