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@article{188927,
        author = {Nguyen Hoang Tan, M.A.},
        title = {Research On Dragon Symbolism In Hue Imperial Architecture During The Nguyen Dynasty},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {5876-5881},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188927},
        abstract = {This article examines the dragon symbolism system in Hue imperial architecture during the Nguyen Dynasty, a UNESCO-recognized world cultural heritage site. Through morphological analysis combined with symbolism studies, the research clarifies the artistic characteristics, representational standards, and profound cultural-political significance of dragon imagery in the space of imperial power. The results demonstrate that dragons during the Nguyen period were not merely decorative elements but also tools for symbolizing supreme authority, reflecting Confucian ideology and the distinctive royal institution of Vietnam's last feudal dynasty.},
        keywords = {—Dragon symbolism, Hue imperial architecture, Nguyen Dynasty, imperial art, symbolism studies, royal authority},
        month = {December},
        }