Asian cultures are rich with traditions, symbolism, beauty and ritual. We are often drawn to the art of various Asian cultures because they have kept the traditions of their heritage alive throughout countless centuries. We are attracted to the mysteries of foreign rituals and we admire the dedication of not allowing history and tradition to be lost or forgotten. Asian cultures are full of honor and pride. These virtues are not as important in Western and European cultures, so we are drawn to those that seem exotic.

Asian art is representative of many cultures and some of the ones in eastern Asia include Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan, Thai, Laos, Vietnamese, Korean, Malaysian, Buddhist, just to name a few. Asian paintings can capture the beauty of the people, landscape, wildlife, architecture, ritual, plants and botanical life, expression of religion and so much more. Some also consider the writing of Asian languages to be art as well. In some Asian cultures, the art of the brushstroke movements when writing letters and symbols trains the mind and the body patience and strength.

As with all cultural art, Asian history is recorded and immortalized in paintings, photographs, pottery and sculptures. Some of the art from in Asia is ornamental in nature, but almost all of it is full of symbolism. Asian art can also depict quite a bit of magic and fantasy. Asian mythology has always played an important role in art. Pictures of dragons, glowing gold fish and giant elephants are important in some Asian art.

Decorating with Asian Elegance
Asian prints can do wonders for a few different décor themes. You can go all out Asian and create an exotic environment full of Asian inspired furniture and art prints. Asian prints can also go great in eclectically-decorated rooms. As mentioned above, Asian art is often very traditional. However, the celebration of ancient cultures through art is a modern decorating trend.