Traces of the Sage
Flath, James A / Knapp, Ronald G / Ruan, Xing
The Temple of Confucius (Kong Temple) is the definitive monument to the world's greatest sage. Traces of the Sage is the first comprehensive account of the history and material culture of Kong Temple. Following the temple's development, it relates architecture to the practice of Confucianism, explains the temple's phenomenal perseverance, and explores the culture of building in China.