Sangye Gyatso (1653-1705) and the medical paintings of Tibet

Sangye Gyatso played a major role in the politics of 17th century Tibet, and was the originator of the medical paintings that encompassed the full scope of Tibetan medicine. The depictions became an important aid in medical education, and was heavily influenced by Buddhist thinking. The paintings arose in a visual culture dominated by religious art.
Source: Journal of Medical Biography - Category: History of Medicine Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research