【1】The origin of dragons is associated with Fu Xi， the legendary sage of Chinese culture. Dragons hold a special place as a totem for the Chinese nation. The Chinese people， often referred to as descendants of the Yellow Emperor and Yan Emperor， legendary rulers in pre-dynastic times， are said to have inherited the legacy of dragons. Consequently， dragons have been a recurring theme in the works of renowned artists throughout history. Notable dragon artists include Cao Buxing from the Three Kingdoms period （220–280）， Gu Kaizhi from the Eastern Jin dynasty （317–420）， Zhang Sengyao from the Northern and Southern dynasties （420–589）， Wu Daozi from the Tang dynasty （618–907）， Dong Yu from the Five Dynasties （907–960）， Song Suo from the Northern Song dynasty （960–1127）， and Chen Rong from the Southern Song dynasty （1127–1279）. Celebrated for their exceptional skills and unique styles， these artists are held in high esteem in the history of Chinese painting. Among them， Chen Rong is acclaimed as the “foremost dragon painter” of ancient China. His bold innovation， combined with mastery of traditional techniques，