Perhaps no other continent possesses a more richly diverse artistic and cultural legacy than the vast region of Asia. From nomads and villagers to urban citizens and courtiers, artists from dramatically divergent cultures have expressed themselves throughout time in works of profound beautyand visual power. Exploring the arts and culture of Asia using a thematic, cross-cultural approach, Asian Art & Culture provides a broad, yet detailed look at the painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography, architecture, landscape design, literature, poetry, cinema, music, performanceart, and folk traditions of this region. The journal's scope encompasses civilizations from the eastern Mediterranean to the Pacific islands of Japan, from antiquity to the present. Each issue of the journal is devoted to a particular country, craft, medium, time, or cross-cultural inquiry. Throughprovocative opening essays by artists and scholars, in-depth yet lively articles, compelling color illustrations, detailed maps, and supplementary reading lists, new approaches to Asian art and culture are illuminated