Korean Buddhist Sculpture : Art and Truth

In this authoritative collection of seven essays, the former chief curator of the National Museum of Korea considers iconographical, stylistic and philosophical aspects of Korea's Buddhist sculptural masterpieces, as well as the correspondence between truth and beauty in the nation's religious art. Beginning with an essay on the history of Korean Buddhist sculpture, Woobang examines the Seokguram cave temple, the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok, and two Pensive Image sculptures housed in the National Museum.