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The Magic of Composition in Tibetan paintings

By the the painter sat down to begin the sketch he already had in the main contents and of the . Usually, the patron had indicated to the painter precisely which deities he wanted to be depicted. Sometimes the patron also furnished a diagram that showe the names and relative positions of each figure in the , such diagrams often having been composed by the of the patron. When the patron provided .

The Preparation of the Thangka Painting Surface

Steps for Preparing a Thanka The of pursued their in an orderly and systematic I way. When creating they proceeded through six clearly defined steps: The first step was the preparation of the . Second, came the establishment of a on that surface by means of a sketch or transfer. The third step involved laying down the initial coats of paint, and that was followed by .

Thangka Painting Making Process

A completed , however beautiful or impressive, never tells the full story of the complex process to undergo to create such a divine image. We have compiled this list of Twelve steps involved in producing a traditional Thangka sacred painting to help you appreciate your new thangka. Although certain elements of have changed since artists began painting in exile, much of traditional styles and techniques have been painstakingly retained. We hope the following will .