Encountering dragons is a rarity in our everyday lives, and they remain elusive even in our wildest dreams. Unlike other mythical creatures, dragons exemplify the perceptual disparities and commonalities between Eastern and Western cultures.
Derived from the Greek word "drakon," meaning 'serpent,' Western folklore portrays dragons as lizard-like antiheroes. They are depicted as formidable adversaries, guardians at thresholds, sea demons, inhabitants of dungeons, and even embodiments of evil. Only in more recent times have dragons been reimagined as misunderstood creatures, as seen in the 1963 song "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and the 2010 blockbuster film "How To Train Your Dragon," based on Cressida Cowell's book series.
In Eastern cultures, dragons are described as benevolent and compassionate protectors, as introduced in the article "The Art of Dragons: Pinoart's Exquisite Papercraft"
In today's article, Paper Iconic will share with its readers a low-poly paper model of an adorable Western dragon. The completed model measures 32 x 27 x 40 cm and requires 14 colored sheets of paper to create. The primary color is used for pages 1-8, the secondary color for pages 9-12, the tertiary color for page 13, and the eye part is on page 14.
Download and build your own Low-poly Adorable Western Dragon Papercraft.
