A Companion to Asian Art and Architecture

<i>A Companion to Asian Art and Architecture</i> presents a collection of 26 original essays from top scholars in the field that explore and critically examine various aspects of Asian art and architectural history.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Brings together top international scholars of Asian art and architecture</li> <li>Represents the current state of the field while highlighting the wide range of scholarly approaches to Asian Art </li> <li>Features work on Korea and Southeast Asia, two regions often overlooked in a field that is often defined as India-China-Japan</li> <li>Explores the influences on Asian art of global and colonial interactions and of the diasporic communities in the US and UK</li> <li>Showcases a wide range of topics including imperial commissions, ancient tombs, gardens, monastic spaces, performances, and pilgrimages.</li> </ul>