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Originally Posted by Alan62
Alam Shah what are your thoughts on the Thangka.
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Alan62, I think it's a,
Palden Lhamo (Tibet) or Shri Devi (Sankrit) rides a mule arrayed with a bridle, human and tiger skin blankets and a skull pendant around its neck amidst a sea of blood. The mule's facing forward has a special significance, as it indicates the dynamic goddess moving toward a definite destination, accomplishing her mission of protecting the Buddha’s teaching, its institutions and practitioners. She holds a raised trident in her right hand and a skull cup filled with blood in her left. She wears a crown of five skulls, adorned by a crescent moon and a peacock feather finial, earrings, bracelets, and anklets. Her other fierce accoutrements include flaming hair, human skin, snake and skull ornaments. Flames and smoke spring forth from her robes, creating a fearsome aura.
Tangka or Thangka (a Tibetan word meaning "silk, satin or cloth painting scroll") have been in Tibet for centuries. In Tibetan, "tang" means "unfolding" or "displaying". Tangka is created with the intention of showing the painting art to the public.
The content of most Thangka is mainly the images of Buddha, or reflection of lift stories of eminent monks and folk customs. The structure of Tibet Thangka is precise, balanced, plumpy and changeful. The painting methods are mainly bright color and line drawing.
Imo only, I may be wrong.
