How to judge the value of a thangka? What kind of thangka is a high quality thangka?

Judging the value of thangka usually needs to look at several relevant elements, according to its painting work, subject matter, size, pigment and other factors, hand-painted thangka ** can be divided into different grades. First of all, the quality of the painting is the most important factor in determining the best of the thangka. The painting of thangka is mainly determined by the painting techniques of thangka, including measurement, dyeing, and outlining.

For example, the general measurement should be correct, symmetrical, and the size should be consistent, while the line should mainly look at whether the drawing is smooth and detailed.

Thangka materials are extremely exquisite, pigments are natural minerals and plant raw materials, the color is gorgeous, durable, the white ground with pearls, the red ground with red coral, the green ground with turquoise, the gold pasted with gold leaf, etc., all make the thangka look strong and heavy, and it is precisely because of these natural mineral colors that the thangka has the characteristics of inheriting thousands of years and the color does not fade, which is also an important factor in the preciousness of the thangka. The main credit for not changing color is due to the pigments used. From far to near, from a distance, of course, it is necessary to look at the whole.

See if it is attractive, whether it is beautiful, whether the proportions are coordinated, whether the composition is atmospheric, and whether the colors are bright. If you look closely, there are more things to see.

First of all, we must look at the era of this thangka creation, the older the age, the higher the collection value, judging from the painting and pigment of the thangka, the thangka with high raw material cost, high time cost and high spiritual cost is very valuable, with a very rich religious culture and national culture, the collection is of great significance.

The production cost of this thangka is relatively high, and many of the raw materials are refined from ** and minerals, so the collection value is also relatively high. The value of a thangka can be judged by its color but also by the number of years it has been stored.

They are generally custom-made, and many of the pigments are extracted and processed from minerals, plants and pure gold, which are very precious. That's why it's collectible. It can be judged by color, by technology.

Thangka (thang-ga), also known as thang-ga, is a Tibetan transliteration of the religious scroll paintings that are framed in colored satin and then hung for worship. Thangka is a unique art form of painting in Tibetan culture, the subject matter involves many fields such as Tibetan history, politics, culture and social life, and most of the thangkas are Tibetan Buddhism and religious works.

Thangka is a unique art form of painting in Tibetan culture. It has distinctive national characteristics, strong religious colors and unique artistic style, and depicts the world of the sacred Buddha with bright colors; Traditionally, the pigments are all precious mineral gems such as gold, silver, pearls, agate, coral, turquoise, malachite, cinnabar, and plants such as saffron, rhubarb, and indigo. These natural materials ensure that the painted thangkas are bright and dazzling, and even after hundreds of years, they are still bright and bright.

Therefore, it is known as the treasure of Chinese national painting art, known as the "encyclopedia" of the Tibetan people, and is also a precious intangible cultural heritage in the folk art of the Chinese nation.

Thangka refers to religious scroll paintings that are framed in colored satin and then hung for worship.

The traditional thangka painting is demanding and the procedure is extremely complex, and must be carried out in accordance with the rituals in the scriptures and the requirements of the guru, including the pre-painting ceremony, the making of the canvas, the composition of the draft, the coloring and dyeing, the outline of the line, the laying of gold and silver, the opening of the eyes, the sewing and opening of the light, and a complete set of procedures. It takes a long time to make a thangka, from half a year to more than 10 years.

Value significance

Some thangkas are based on historical facts, focusing on major political events and activities in history. Such as the historical theme that shows the life and achievements of Songtsen Gampo. Among them, works that praise the friendship between the Tibetan and Han peoples, such as the story of Princess Wencheng's entry into Tibet, will be painted in a conspicuous position in the temple.

The picture depicts the historical events of the marriage of Tang and Tibet in the 15th year of Zhenguan through scenes such as the marriage proposal of the Tang Dynasty, the marriage envoy of the five difficult marriages, and the princess entering Tibet.

The celebration pictures in the Jokhang Temple and the Potala Palace reproduce the welcoming scene of the Tibetan people dressed up in festive costumes, singing and dancing when Princess Wencheng arrived in Luosa. In the main hall of the Potala Palace, there is a picture of the fifth dynasty meeting Shunzhi, which describes the activities and welcome of the fifth emperor to Beijing in 1652.