Letter from the Editor:

On Hearing Jun the Buddhist Monk from Shu Play His Lute

The monk from Shu with his green silk lute-case,
Walking west down Omei Mountain,
Has brought me by one touch of the strings
The breath of pines in a thousand valleys.
I hear him in the cleansing brook,
I hear him in the icy bells;
And I feel no change though the mountain darkens
And cloudy autumn heaps the sky.

-Li Bai

Dear Readers,

As yet another summer surrenders to fall, academic institutions around the globe have begun to bustle with activity. In the midst of all the excitement, we are pleased to bring you the latest edition of the Newsletter, East Asian Art and Archaeology. Whether you are teaching a course or enrolled in one – or simply seeking to augment your knowledge base – the offerings in the pages that follow will serve as an ideal complement to your research.

Now nearing its thirtieth year of publication, the Newsletter remains a unique sourcebook that informs readers of museum exhibits worldwide. While internet technology has changed the way many scholars conduct research, East Asian Art and Archaeology continues to provide a focused, coherent, accurate, “one-stop” listing of the goings-on in the world of East Asian art. Our loyal subscribers are a testament to the value of the publication, and we hope new readers will agree. Thank you for your interest in the Newsletter, and – as always – reader submissions, comments and news are strongly encouraged. I wish you the best of luck during the coming fall.

Nathan Hilgendorf
Editor