All Buddhist monasteries have its share of vibrant scroll paintings. Called Thangka, the meticulously painted scroll art has ...
Thangkas, with their layers of symbolism, reflect Buddhist mythological narratives ... the spiritual and cultural depth of Himalayan art,” shares Arjun Sawhney, Founder-Director of Pristine ...
Our staff and contributors look back on the city’s year in art, from blockbusters to under-the-radar art heroes and unsung ...
Since ancient times, incense sticks have been an integral part of cultures in many Asian countries like India, China, Japan, ...
A paper on “Auspicious Symbols and its Significance in Buddhist Art Andhradesa,” was presented by Regional Director (West), ASI, Mumbai, T Sreelakshmi, whereas ‘Buddhist symbols in art and ...
The camp’s founders, Frank and Jospehine Duveneck, purchased the tiles in 1913, years before the ancient Buddhist emblem was co-opted by Nazis into the hate symbol it’s known as today.
With metal funnels, colored sand and extremely steady hands, Tibetan monks began crafting a 5-foot-wide mandala on Tuesday at ...
NARA—The Nara National Museum has unveiled the details of its first full-scale exhibition devoted to national treasures, which will bring together Japan’s finest works of Buddhist art next ...
Today marks Unduvap Poya, the final full moon of the year, celebrated in the month of December—a time that also commemorates ...
Tsherin Sherpa’s latest exhibition captures the spirit’s journey, bridging traditional Buddhist iconography with modern ...
It’s a physical proof that everything’s okay for a minute. ART21: Does that has something to do with being raised Catholic? SMITH: It’s one of my loose theories that Catholicism and art have gone well ...