Thangka Yearbook
China Gansu-Qinghuang Thangka Yearbook
Focusing on the inheritance and preservation of Thangka art in Gansu, Qinghai, and Tibet.
Cover Area
Three Core Regions of Thangka Art
Gansu
Labrang Monastery Thangka, Gannan School of Painting
Qinghai
Herong Art, Wutun Painting School, Huangzhong Thangka
Tibet
Menthang School, Khyenri School, Karma Gadri School
Yearbook Content
Four key sections systematically document the current status of Thangka art heritage.
Artist Profile
Document the lineage, teacher-student relationships, artistic styles, and representative works of Thangka painters in the Gansu-Qinghai-Tibet region.
School and Technique
Systematically analyze pigment preparation, line techniques, compositional paradigms, and color systems across various art schools.
Classic Catalog
Curates precious Thangka artworks discovered this year, featuring high-resolution imagery and academic interpretations.
Inherit Region
Spatial map of illustrator distribution, temple workshops, and heritage villages
Yearbook Highlights
Annual continuous publication, rigorous academic standards, digital archiving, open submissions
Annual Publishing
A yearly volume documenting the inheritance, current status, and development trends of Thangka art.
Academic Rigor
Reviewed by editorial board experts to ensure the academic value and authenticity of every published entry.
Digital Archive
Synced with the digital version, supporting full-text search and online reading.
Submit Content
Submit research findings and field data
Volume 1 in progress
The first volume of the "China Gansu-Qinghai Thangka Yearbook" is currently in preparation, expected to include profiles of over 50 artists from the Gansu-Qinghai region, records of more than 30 artistic lineages and techniques, and a catalog of over 100 classic thangka works.