The Making of a Thangka Painting

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History & humanitiesArt of Asia6:55

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A thangka is a Tibetan hanging scroll, usually painted on cotton, and then placed in a silk brocade mount. Unlike other types of paintings, there are many rules when it comes to making a thangka. Watch Tibetan artist Buchung Nubgya create a thangka of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddhist deity of compassion. Theme: Art Making https://projecthimalayanart.rubinmuseum.org/themes/art-making/

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