Posted by: Suresh Gupta on: July 25, 2008
History of thangka Paintings in Nepal began in 11th century A.D. when Buddhists and Hindus began to make illustration of the deities and natural scenes. Historically, Tibetan and Chinese influence in Nepalese paintings is quite evident in Paubhas (Thangkas). Paubhas are of two types, the Palas which are illustrative paintings of the deities and the [...]
Posted by: Suresh Gupta on: July 3, 2008
A completed thangka, however beautiful or impressive, never tells the full story of the complex process artists undergo to create such a divine image. I have compiled this list of thirteen steps involved in producing a traditional Tibetan sacred painting to help you appreciate your new thangka. Although certain elements of thangka painting have changed [...]
