ASN 2037 Monks & Merchants: The Religions and Cultures of Asia's Silk Rt

A study of the religions and cultures of the vast territory between China and Iran which has been termed the Silk Road, from the early days of its role in the silk trade from China to Rome, to the modern era of Western exploration and imperialism. Attention will be given to the rich intermixing of these religions and cultures, the archaeological record of Buddhist art, the Mongols, and Marco Polo.