TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011
YIN-YANG
Yesterday evening as I was eating an avocado, I just realized how the two halves on the dish formed a yin-yang combination
Historical and cultural-philosophical references to Yin-Yang can be found
HERE.
So, it all started with my dinner and I thought it would be funny to make a post with a selection of the amazing variety of representations inspired by the original
symbol, from the classical black and white
to an amazing series of versions
Traditional is the theme of the Dragon and the Tiger
By extension, a number of representations have been developed with the constant idea of "complementarity". In the animal world
Nature and elements
The above composition by Jim Thompson summarizes beautifully the complexity of our world
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Abstracts have their own special, quiet appeal, from the Chinese Yin Yang Lotus
to simple but no less mesmerizing combinations of colours and materials
The basic idea of Yin Yang has also prompted designers for home decoration
(Bookcase by Eric Guiomar)
Adornments are no exception
(Watch by Yanko Designs)
As well as food and drinks
(Pralines from Neuhaus)
and other objects as in this "Fender Vs. Gibson"
and this well-known photo of the VW cars
And how could it not inspire artists ?
Be they photographers of real-life shots
( ^Valery Bareta: Pisces )
(^ Vlad Gansovsky)
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or illustrators of the world of Fantasy, each has his-her own, peculiar view and style
Au revoir, mes amis !
(till my next virtual journey...)
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