A History of Fine Art in India and Ceylon, from the Earliest Times to the Present Day c15.s3.t1.5

c15.s3.t1.5

The examination of specimens of Tibetan ritualistic paintings confirms the expectation formed from knowledge of the mechanical process enjoined, and reveals very slight artistic merit in most of them. They are redeemed from contempt chiefly by the colouring, which is often rich and harmonious, shades of indigo blue in particular being combined with black in a very effective manner. The execution of details, too, is often finished with characteristic Indian minuteness.