Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar
Thonmi and the birth of the Tibetan script. Museum-Quality Print
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Thonmi, born 619 AD, was sent by King Songtsen Gampo to Bharat (now India) during the reign of the last Buddhist king of Bharat, Raja Harshavardhan to study and research scripts in order to create a script for the Tibetan language. Pandit Lipikara and Dev Vidhya Simha, named him the Thonmi Sambhota. The Sanskrit part of his name, Sambhota, is comprised of "sam", meaning scholar, and "bhota", meaning Tibet. He studied language, grammar, lexicography, poetry, literature and related topics, and philosophy for seven years. Based on the Devanagari script with 50 consonants and vowels, he created a Tibetan script with four vowels and 30 consonants to suit the local language.
Today, this script is used by Tibetans and people of the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. "Recently Tibetan scholars in Tibet decided to dedicate a day in honor of the founder of this script. They proposed the date April thirtieth (430 as there are four vowels and thirty consonants in the Tibetan script) as the Tibetan National calligraphy day. I created this art print as a tribute to the great Thonmi Sambhota." - Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar
Our master's edition, off-white, archival museum-quality paper, is uncoated and the superior choice for art enthusiasts who appreciate world-class quality to enjoy artworks most luxuriously.
Features:The 250 gsm/ 110lb paper is perfect for fine art, designed to last for years without losing its original beauty. Our matte paper is uncoated and natural white (off-white).
With alkaline papermaking technology, this print is acid-free, meaning the pH of the pulp that is used to form the paper is above 7 (neutral). The paper is also buffered with an alkaline reserve, such as calcium carbonate, to neutralize acid compounds absorbed from the atmosphere or formed through natural aging. This ensures that your print will last many years without any yellowing or discoloration.
Our print is free from or low in OBA (optical brightener additives). This ensures that the natural white color of the paper remains consistent under different lighting conditions. In contrast, the color of papers that contain optical brighteners can shift depending on the light source. Additionally, the color of OBA-free paper remains more consistent over time so that you can enjoy the print for years without any shifts.
We use FSC-certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability. It’s better for the people and the planet.
Each print is shipped in robust packaging, ensuring it arrives safe and secure. Paper sizes may vary slightly by region. For the US and Canada, the measurement is in inches, while for the rest of the world, it is in centimeters.
Frame not included.
Thonmi, born 619 AD, was sent by King Songtsen Gampo to Bharat (now India) during the reign of the last Buddhist king of Bharat, Raja Harshavardhan to study and research scripts in order to create a script for the Tibetan language. Pandit Lipikara and Dev Vidhya Simha, named him the Thonmi Sambhota. The Sanskrit part of his name, Sambhota, is comprised of "sam", meaning scholar, and "bhota", meaning Tibet. He studied language, grammar, lexicography, poetry, literature and related topics, and philosophy for seven years. Based on the Devanagari script with 50 consonants and vowels, he created a Tibetan script with four vowels and 30 consonants to suit the local language.
Today, this script is used by Tibetans and people of the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, and Bhutan. "Recently Tibetan scholars in Tibet decided to dedicate a day in honor of the founder of this script. They proposed the date April thirtieth (430 as there are four vowels and thirty consonants in the Tibetan script) as the Tibetan National calligraphy day. I created this art print as a tribute to the great Thonmi Sambhota." - Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar
Our master's edition, off-white, archival museum-quality paper, is uncoated and the superior choice for art enthusiasts who appreciate world-class quality to enjoy artworks most luxuriously.
Features:The 250 gsm/ 110lb paper is perfect for fine art, designed to last for years without losing its original beauty. Our matte paper is uncoated and natural white (off-white).
With alkaline papermaking technology, this print is acid-free, meaning the pH of the pulp that is used to form the paper is above 7 (neutral). The paper is also buffered with an alkaline reserve, such as calcium carbonate, to neutralize acid compounds absorbed from the atmosphere or formed through natural aging. This ensures that your print will last many years without any yellowing or discoloration.
Our print is free from or low in OBA (optical brightener additives). This ensures that the natural white color of the paper remains consistent under different lighting conditions. In contrast, the color of papers that contain optical brighteners can shift depending on the light source. Additionally, the color of OBA-free paper remains more consistent over time so that you can enjoy the print for years without any shifts.
We use FSC-certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability. It’s better for the people and the planet.
Each print is shipped in robust packaging, ensuring it arrives safe and secure. Paper sizes may vary slightly by region. For the US and Canada, the measurement is in inches, while for the rest of the world, it is in centimeters.
Frame not included.
Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar