Tangka-Art of Tibetan National Arts

Thang-Ga also known as the name of Tibet Tangka, seen in every monastery and family shrine in Tibet, has been in vogue in Tibet for centuries. It is the art of Tibetan scroll-banner painting and mainly depicts the images of Buddha, eminent monks and folk customs. The pigments contribute greatly to the uniqueness of Tangka. … Read more

Tang-dynasty tri-color figurines (Tang Sancai)

Arts and Crafts during the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties The period of the Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty was a stage of great prosperity in the ancient society of China. As the reunified multi-national country was further developed and consolidated, the social economy and culture became unprecedentedly prosperous. During the period of the … Read more

Silhouette (Shadow Puppet)

Shadow play is a popular folk opera belonging in the category of puppy show in which performers use leather or cardboard silhouettes to enact plays. A light is shone onto a screen, behind which performers operate the silhouettes while singing to the company of music. It is a form of art unique to China where … Read more