Nanyang Technological University’s School of Art, Design and Media cordially invites you to join us at a special lecture on Tibetan Thangka painting on 16 July 2009. Presented by recipient of the 1991 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Professor Richard Ernst, “Arts and Sciences – A personal perspective of Tibetan painting” will reveal the close links which bridge art and science, technology and culture.

Image from: http://www.thangkapaintings.info/thanka/chenrezig-thangka-painting/
Professor Ernst discovered the beauty of Tibetan painting by accident, in 1968. Reflecting his longstanding interest in Thangka painting, he will share his unique insights and his personal fascination with these scroll paintings, revealing another cultural world. This visual journey will express religious beliefs, philosophical principles, and historical facts. In his lecture, Professor Ernst will also cover the numerous scientific aspects that are involved in the study, conservation and restoration of the delicate Thangka paintings.

Details of the talk
Date: Thursday, 16 July 2009
Time: 4.15 pm – 6.00 pm
Venue: Auditorium, School of Art, Design and Media, NTU

A pre-event reception will be held at 3.30 pm at the School of Art, Design and Media auditorium (Level 2).

Assoc Prof Suresh Sethi
Acting Chair
School of Art, Design and Media