Historically, the art of Tibetan wood painting was used to decorate furniture and walls of houses. This art uses vibrant colours and is rooted in Buddhist tradition; infact, you'll find that the paintings often use the Eight Auspicious Symbols and the Five Offerings of Buddhism.Kyumbur, the form of painting that...

Thangka Painting originated in Nepal in the 7th century and evolved into several different schools of painting, of which Norbulingka practices the "Menri" style. Menri uses bold colours, and focuses on a deity, surrounded by important events or people in his life. Historically, the art was used as a teaching...