An Unrivaled Art With Splendid Color And Perfect Design--A Brief Talk On Thangka Art In Tibet

Thangka is the most representative form of Tibetan religious folk art which is widespread in every area of Zang nationality. It is cherished and esteemed by Zang compatriots. Every detail of the Tibetan religious culture is embodied in it. It's not exaggerating to say Thangka Art has already been a unique symbol of Zang religious culture.Full text contains 6 chapters. The first 3 mainly dwell on the origin of Thangka, its general situation, some rules we must follow when painting, typical symbols and corresponding functions and meanings. These 3 chapters put emphasis on objective description rather than discussion with the aim of making the readers form a relatively clear concept of this art form itself-Thangka Art. The 4th and 5th chapters analyze the creative subject, the theories of painting essentials and its typical artistic characteristics respectively. This part is identified with the focal point. It is expected that the readers can reach a higher level of understanding based on the basic impression at earlier stage so that the original intention of this article can be achieved. The 6th chapter makes a brief exposition of the current situation of Thangka , its comparison to modern art and the mutual influence between them.