Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. Preface 1
4. Introduction 3
5. Chapter 1 Tsakali Illuminated Cards: Physical Description, Function and Context 13
6. Chapter 2 The Teachings of the Dzogchen Zhangzhung Nyengyü System and Their Transmission 27
7. Chapter 3 Art-historical Analysis of the Tsakali Collection 41
8. Chapter 4 Multispectral Imaging (MSI) and Statistical Image Processing to Analyse Pigment Distribution and Diverse Material Features 59
9. Chapter 5 Analysing the Visual Patterns of the Zhangzhung Nyengyü Tsakali Collection Using Machine-Learning Approaches 73
10. Chapter 6 Multiscale Microscopic Analysis of the Paper and Fibres of the Tsakali 83
11. Chapter 7 The Application of Small- and Wide-angle X-ray Scattering to the Study of the Paper Support and Pigment Distribution 95
12. Chapter 8 Analysis of Paper Components with FTIR (DRIFTS) Spectroscopy 115
13. Chapter 9 Multi-instrumental Analysis of Pigments and Dyes 123
14. Chapter 10 Radiocarbon Dating of Tsakali Paper 133
15. Epilogue 141
16. Appendix 151
17. References
18. Contributors 225
19. General Index