🎨 Meet Mengthang: the OG of Thangka art! Founded in the 15th century by Menla Dondrup Gyatso in Lhozhag County, Shannan in the Xizang Autonomous Region on the Chinese mainland, this school set the bar for Tibetan Buddhist painting.
Over centuries, it blossomed into one of the most influential traditions in Tibetan Buddhist art. You can catch Mengthang murals in the Great East Hall, the Great West Hall and other sacred chambers of the legendary Potala Palace. 🏔️
What makes these Thangkas so special? Think vivid storytelling through colour, finely tuned brushwork and deep spiritual symbolism0—all rolled into detailed scroll paintings that invite you to slow down and soak in centuries of devotion. 🙏
Whether you9re into art, culture or mindful journeys, Mengthang9s Thangka legacy is a window into Xizang9s rich heritage. Ready to go on a visual trek? Keep an eye out for local exhibits and workshops—this is one tradition that9s still inspiring creators today. ✨
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The elegance of Mengthang: The sacred Thangka artistry of Xizang
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