Thangka is a unique painting art form in Tibetan culture. It has distinctive national characteristics, strong religious color and unique artistic style, and depicts the sacred Buddhist world with bright colors.
Traditionally, all precious mineral gems such as gold, silver, pearls, agate, coral, turquoise, malachite and cinnabar, as well as plants such as saffron, rhubarb and indigo are used as pigments to show their sacredness. These natural materials ensure that the painted Thangka is bright and dazzling, and it is still bright and bright after hundreds of years.
Historical value:
Some thangkas are based on historical facts and focus on major political events and activities in history. Such as the historical theme of Songzan Gambu's life. Among them, works praising the friendship between Tibetan and Han nationalities, such as the story of Princess Wencheng entering Tibet, will be painted in a prominent position in the temple.
The picture depicts the historical events of the marriage between Tang and Fan in Zhenguan 15 through three links: asking Tang to propose marriage, getting married after five difficulties and the princess entering Tibet. Celebrations of Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace;
It reproduces the welcoming scene of the Tibetan people dressed in festive costumes, singing and dancing when Princess Wencheng arrived in Lodi. In the Xipingcuo Hall of the Potala Palace, there is a picture of the fifth meeting with Shunzhi, describing the fifth activities and welcoming occasions in Beijing from 65438 to 0652.