Located in Leshan, China, this giant Buddha statue is carved directly into a cliff, with its head visible from an elevated viewpoint. From this angle, the scale can be difficult to judge, making the ...

Located in Dazu, China, this standing Buddha statue is carved directly into a tall rock chamber surrounded by layered stone walls. From a low angle, the figure may appear balanced within the space, ...

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Our critic offers a guide to 70 years of great devotional sculptures in the Asia Society collection — including some that he ...