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 Thangka
is colorful painting axes which is been breded or painted
on silk or paper. A Thangka is a painted banner which is hung
in a monastery or a family altar and carried by lamas in ceremonial
processions. In Tibetan the word 'than' means flat and the
suffix 'ka' stands for painting. The Thangka is thus a kind
of painting done on flat surface but which can be rolled up
when not required for display. The content
of most Thangka is mainly the images of Buddhas, deities,or
reflection of life stories of eminent monks and folk customs.
The structure of Tibet Thangka is precise, balanced, plumpy
and changeful. The painting methods are mainly bright color
and line drawing. The types of Thangka are very multifarious.
Except colorful drawing Thangka, there are also breded Thangka,
pasted-embroidered Thangka, leather thread Thangka, applique
Thangka, and pearl Thangka., etc.
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