Qinse School｜Regional Thangka Style of Tsang

【Origins and History】

Region: Originated in Shigatse region of Tsang (Central Tibet)

Period: Developed around 17th–18th centuries

Scale: More localized and less influential than major schools

Current Status: Few inheritors; authentic works rare in scholarship and market

【Artistic Features】

Color Palette: Strong use of contrasting and vivid tones

Line Work: Figures sometimes exaggerated in proportion and posture

Backgrounds: Rich in decorative motifs with regional characteristics

Overall Impression: Less rigid than canonical schools

Cultural Character: Folk-art flavor highlighting local identity

【Artistic and Collecting Value】

Market Presence: Relatively scarce in auctions and private collections

Rarity Factor: Limited surviving works create collector interest

Collector Role: Valued as supplementary pieces rather than mainstream works

Scholarly Importance: Helps understand regional diversity in Tibetan art

【Cultural Significance】

Regional Representation: Showcases unique artistic sensibility of Tsang region

Diversity Evidence: Demonstrates richness and local variations in Tibetan art

Heritage Value: Preserves regional artistic expressions alongside orthodox traditions