Thangka is a unique art form in Tibetan culture, which mainly refers to religious scroll paintings mounted with colored satin for worship. It has a history of more than 1300 years, has a very strong religious color and unique artistic style, and is a treasure of Chinese national painting art. It embodies the profundity and abstraction of Buddhist teachings, making them easy to understand and spread.
Matters needing attention and key points in appreciating Thangka:
A thangka can generally be divided into three parts: the central god position, the upper bound and the lower bound. This deity is the object of support for believers and is generally selected and appointed by the guru. The empty world is generally where the Buddha and Bodhisattva are located, so it is also called the sacred world. Generally speaking, the realm is the place where the empty line, the dharma protector or the monk are located, so it is also called the mortal realm. However, there are no strict rules for Saint and Fan.
In addition, there are other special structures, such as five altars gathering and square format. Secondly, it is said that Thangka is the embodiment of abstract Buddhist principles, and expressing the theme through image symbols, each of which has its special significance. Understanding the symbolic meaning of these image symbols is very important for understanding and appreciating Thangka.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Thangka