Ancient Art Tradition: Tibetan Thangka Painting

by Pinky Toky

Overview

Tibetan thangka painting is a Buddhist art. It is often overflow with symbolism and allusion, which must be strictly in accordance with Buddhist iconography specified in Buddhist sutras.

Commercialization of thangkas since the 1960s has led to a severe decline in the standard of the thangka painting. High-quality, authentic Tibetan thangka is in danger of becoming extinct.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940044424555
Publisher:	Pinky Toky
Publication date:	04/03/2013
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

The writer has worked as a Personal Assistant to top management, in both public and private sectors.

On retirement 12 years ago, she has started affiliate marketing and online writing. Her articles are on a wide variety of topics, such as those relating to Chinese arts & culture, Feng Shui and Japanese arts & culture.