This book provides an illuminating study of buddhist art in Vietnam.A flood of lights has been thrown on Non-Buddhist religious sects like Confucianism, Taoism and other local religious sects. It has been well explained that the religious texture of Vietnamese Buddhism got refinement after the visit of several Buddhist monks at different periods.Tracing the roots of buddhist art in a prehistoric Bronze Age Dongson culture, the text discusses various schools of art and architectural styles of Vietnam. The study of Viets and chams has been accorded equal importance and examined side by side. The minor Buddhist art forms as wood carvings, engravings, lacquer works, painting etc. has been well discussed. About Author : Dr. Bachchan Kumar M.A. Ph.D and D.Litt; specialized in history, art, archaeology and culture of south East Asia. He also secured PG Diploma in industrial relations & personal management, New delhi.Dr. Kumar is on the editorial board of the South East Asian Review and life member of several professional bodies. He has contributed a number of research papers. He has been honoured by A.K. Narain Award for the study of cultures and civilizations of countries other than India. Presently he is working in Indra Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi. Contents : AcknowledgementPrefaceList of Illustrations1. Ethnic composition2. Historical Background3. Non-Buddhist Religious sects4. Devlopment of bubbhism5. Prehistoric roots of buddhist Art6. Buddhist Art Of Viets7. Buddhist art of Chams8. Minor Buddhist art formsConclusionBibliographyIndex