You haven't really asked a question. But i'll assume that you want to know what a base and sub-theme is in drupal. ##**TLDR version** A drupal subtheme inherits the template files (*.tpl.php) and assets (javascript, css, images) of the base theme. If you need to modify or change the template files. ###**More on subthemes** I think your best bet is to google it. I googled, "drupal subtheme" and found you [drupal documentation regarding subthemes][1]: > Sub-themes are just like any other theme, with one difference: They > inherit the parent theme's resources. There are no limits on the > chaining capabilities connecting sub-themes to their parents. A > sub-theme can be a child of another sub-theme, and it can be branched > and organized however you see fit. This is what gives sub-themes great > potential. Source: [Creating a sub-theme (drupal.org)][2] In addition to the node page, if you're more inclined to watch a video this is probably a good bet: [Drupal Subthemes (youtube.com)][3] ###**Best Practices with subthemes:** * Copy files from the base theme or use the drush command (when available) * Utilize subtheme theme hooks to override your theme [1]: http://drupal.org/node/225125 [2]: http://drupal.org/node/225125 [3]: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0i5P3QGm5s