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Dragons: Deities & Decorative Elements Page - Added

A gallery page for Dragons has been added to the HAR site. Dragons appear as the mounts for some deities such as White Jambhala and Rahula. Dragons can also appear as elements of a throne, throne back (torana), or textile patterns. Dragons might also appear as figures in the backgrounds of narrative paintings.

Yuan Style Art, Araniko School - Added

A gallery for Yuan Style Art specifically of the Araniko School has been added.


Araniko is primarily remembered for his architectural achievements and for the creation of sculptural objects. A painting of the Emperor and Empress are attributed to him. The two known remaining works generally agreed upon are the White Stupa in Beijing and the Stupa at Wutaishan Mountain.