Question

what is the cultural and economic importance of thanka art in the present context of nepal​

Answer 1

The thanka form developed alongside the tradition of Tibetan Buddhist wall paintings, which are or were mostly in monasteries. ... Thangka are very rarely signed, but some artists are known, more because they were important monastic leaders than famous as artists. Painting was a valued accomplishment in a monk.

Answer 2

Answer:

Thangka is a Buddhist scroll painting on cotton or silk. The art has more than 1,300 years of history and typically depicts Buddhist deities. ... Thangka is an important art form in Nepal, and also plays an important role among the Tibetan ethnic group, as both share the Buddhist culture.