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The art of reverence
All Buddhist monasteries have its share of vibrant scroll paintings. Called Thangka, the meticulously painted scroll art has its origin in Tibet and is found in monasteries in Bhutan, Nepal ...
A collection of traditional Thangka paintings from Nepal will be on exhibit at the Kress Pavilion Feb. 1 through May 25. The ...
Thangka is a unique form of painting in Tibetan culture, typically a religious scroll painting mounted on colored silk and hung for worship. Thangkas cover many subjects, including Tibetan history ...