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Tibetan thangka is a unique form of painting art in Tibetan culture, with distinct ethnic characteristics, strong religious colors, and a unique artistic style. Thang ga, also known as Tangga or Tangka, is a religious scroll painting that is mounted on colored satin and hung for worship. It usually involves various fields of Tibetan history, politics, culture, and social life. Most of the Tangkas that have been passed down are works of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon religion, painted with natural minerals and plant pigments, with bright colors and long-lasting durability. ‌12
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The drawing of thangka is extremely complex, with exquisite materials used. All pigments are made of precious materials such as gold, silver, pearls, agate, etc. The drawing process includes a complete set of technical procedures such as pre painting ceremony, canvas making, composition drafting, coloring and dyeing, line drawing and shaping, gold and silver laying, eye opening, stitching and framing, and lighting. The drawing requirements of traditional thangka are strict, the program is complex, and usually takes a long time to complete, ranging from six months to over ten years.
Tibetan thangka has a long history of inheritance and development. It originated during the Songtsen Gampo period and, after a long historical evolution, formed four mainstream painting schools: the Miantang Painting School, the Karma Garze Painting School, the Regong Painting School, and the Qingzhi Painting School. These painting schools have their own regional and cultural characteristics, reflecting the diversity and richness of Tibetan culture.
Tibetan thangka is not only an art form, but also a reflection of the beliefs and wisdom of the Tibetan people. It embodies the belief of Tibetan people and their respect for Buddha, and records the civilization, history and development of Xizang. Tangka art, as a treasure of Chinese folk art, is known as a gem of Chinese national painting art and has important cultural and historical value.
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