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Wutaishan thangka and Tibet thangka difference

Wutai Mountain Thangka and Tibetan Thangka are both treasures of traditional Chinese painting art, and the differences between them are mainly reflected in the regional characteristics, painting styles, content of the subject matter and production techniques.

1, regional characteristics: Wutaishan thangka mainly originated from the Buddhist culture of Shanxi Wutaishan, while Tibetan thangka is y influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, reflecting the cultural and religious characteristics of the Tibetan region.

2. Painting style: The painting style of Wutaishan thangka is usually more delicate, with bright colors and attention to details. On the other hand, the painting style of Tibetan thangka is more rugged and bold, with bold colors and full compositions.

3, the content of the subject matter: Wutai Mountain Thangka theme is mostly related to the Wutai Mountain region of Buddhist stories, characters and natural landscapes. The subjects of Tibetan thangka, on the other hand, are widely related to the teachings, history and characters of Tibetan Buddhism.

4, production techniques: there are also differences in production techniques. The Wutai Mountain thangka may pay more attention to the fineness of the brush strokes and the matching of colors during the production process, while the Tibetan thangka may emphasize more on the smoothness of the lines and the completeness of the composition.