A Companion to Asian Art and Architecture 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.



Brings together top international scholars of Asian art and architecture
Represents the current state of the field while highlighting the wide range of scholarly approaches to Asian Art 
Features work on Korea and Southeast Asia, two regions often overlooked in a field that is often defined as India-China-Japan
Explores the influences on Asian art of global and colonial interactions and of the diasporic communities in the US and UK
Showcases a wide range of topics including imperial commissions, ancient tombs, gardens, monastic spaces, performances, and pilgrimages.