This book examines the art of Tibetan Thangka painting through a combined lens of cultural heritage preservation and contemporary innovation. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating art historical analysis and ethnographic insight, which allows both scholarly interpretation and direct engagement with traditional knowledge systems. What is particularly new about this approach is its emphasis on the dynamic continuity of Thangka as a living tradition, highlighting how established techniques and iconographic conventions adapt to modern artistic and social contexts.

The volume covers the historical development, stylistic features, symbolic meanings, and production processes of Thangka painting, while also addressing current practices and transformations. It is intended for researchers, graduate students, and readers interested in Tibetan art and visual culture, with content at an academic yet accessible level. Key features include its integration of theory and practice, and its focus on innovation within tradition, offering readers both scholarly depth and cultural insight.

Zhongjun Liu, National First-Class Artist, Member of China Artists Association.