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Lineage Portrait of an Abbot - Public domain portrait painting

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Mandala is a representation of the universe and of enlightenment. In two-dimensional form, it looks as circles enclosed in squares drawing. Thangka and Mandala both belong to the visual category of the art of Buddhist enlightenment. Topics of thangkas include Buddhas, bodhisattvas, Dharma protectors, masters, mandala... Thangkas of meditation deities also serve as a tool for visualization during meditation, by helping the practitioner getting used to the different states of the mind. Dating back to the 7th century A.D, thangka painting is one of the greatest art forms of Asia. Thangkas are considered Buddhist iconography, each painting will symbolically represent divinities and passages based on the teachings of the Buddha.

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cloth distemper paintings asia tibet central tibet lineage portrait lineage portrait abbot tibetan buddhism 14th century high resolution ultra high resolution artwork history metropolitan museum of art chinese art
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1300 - 1400
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Thangkas & Mandalas

Thangka and Mandala: The Art of Buddhist Enlightenment.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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http://www.metmuseum.org/
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cloth distemper paintings asia tibet central tibet lineage portrait lineage portrait abbot tibetan buddhism 14th century high resolution ultra high resolution artwork history metropolitan museum of art chinese art