To Search

By Description on the upper portion of the search page, select one or more of the available items presented; for example, you may request "All paintings, from the time period 1200-1299, with Buddha Shakyamuni as the Central Figure"; note that a description search, without any specified criteria, will result in a list of the entire collection, ordered sequentially, by painting number By Painting Number in the middle portion of the search page, simply enter the painting number and click the 'Search' button By Painting Set on the lower portion of the search page, select the painting set name and click the 'Search' button If you have any questions regarding the collection or this site, please contact us at info@tibetart.com

To View Large Images ("Take a closer look")

This Web Site uses Flashpix technology from Live Picture to let you zoom in on each image and see extremely fine details. This feature is simple to use and will greatly enrich your experience here. On each image page, below the picture you will find the caption, "take a closer look," with two links beneath it. These links will take you to the two types of zoomable image viewers: Java, and Non-Java. The choice is mainly a matter of how fast your computer is. See "Which Viewer Should You Use" at the bottom of this page. The Controls Both viewers use the same controls: Click + to zoom toward the center of the image Click - to zoom back out Click RESET to return to the original, full-painting view Click on the image itself to zoom in on a certain location Click the four arrow buttons to move to a different part of the image. To move toward the top of the painting, click the Up arrow. To move to the right, click the Right arrow, etc. Which Viewer Should You Use? If you have a relatively fast computer and a newer browser, you may prefer the Java viewer. The Java viewer allows you to zoom toward a specific region, not just a point: just click and drag a rectangle around the part of the image you want to zoom in on. With a fast computer, scrolling is faster in the Java viewer. Note: You cannot print from the Java viewer. If you wish to print a painting, use the Non-Java viewer If your browser does not understand Java, or if you have a relatively slow computer, don't despair! The Non-Java page is compatible with nearly every browser, it loads pictures more quickly than the Java version and it is also a pleasure to use.