ARTH237 Study Guide - Final Guide: Potala Palace, Qianlong Emperor, Lukhang
5 May 2016
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Know basic facts about the appearance and general locations of the following places/sites: And know in a bit more detail including major decorative programs: Dalai lamas (especially the 5 and the 14 ones) Deities and types of images to be familiar with: Know basic facts about sino-tibetan bronzes of the various periods (such as yongle period bronzes, xuande bronzes) Practices of dzogchen (state of great perfection) as illustrated at lukhang temple. Paintings from lukhang temple behind potala illustrating esoteric practices of dzogchen. Typical painting type of drathang monastery (historical buddha images) Early pala painting style (from eastern india) at shalu monastery. Riwoche painting style derived from early yuan-sakyapa style (as seen in style for painting trees) Maitreya clay sculptures at yemar (showing central asian influence) Central asian garment style indicating high rank (with many medallions on it) Typical eastern tibetan monastic complex (with wooden architecture) Typical landscape of guge region in western tibet.
