TIBETAN THANGKA PAINTING: METHODS AND MATERIALS
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Tibetan Thangka Painting is the only detailed description of the techniques and principles of the sacred art of Tibetan scroll painting. It is the distillation of research carried out over a period of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1559390379
ISBN13:9781559390378
Release Date:January 1998
Publisher:Snow Lion Publications
Length:96 Pages
Weight:1.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.3" x 11.7"
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Must have!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is a must have for anyone interested in ancient Tibetan art and culture. It penetrates deep in to the tradition and lore involved in the creation of Thangkas.It's even great on a technical level, giving us grids and proportion when painting Buddhas. The authors even explains how to create the pigments with authentic materials; as well as telling us where in the world to find them.Indispensible resource.
The Ultimate ?How to? book of Thangka Painting
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book assumes an interest in Thangka paintings. The book then proceeds to elaborate, step by step and in great detail, the process of creating one of these art works from the grinding of the color pigments to the finishing details with a brocade frame. If you are interested in this art form you couldn't ask for a better guide. Well written and thoroughly complete, it also includes drawings of any and every detail found in these paintings. If you are interested in creating a Thangka painting of your own this is the book for you.
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