Stephen Murphy

Stephen Murphy, Pratapaditya Pal Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology of Asian Art, delves into the rich Buddhist heritage of the Khorat Plateau. He discusses landscape archaeology and how Buddhism transformed the terrain through monumental architecture and community centers. Murphy highlights the connection between archaeological sites like Mung Fa De and the spread of Buddhist art and practices. He also explores ongoing issues of looting and restitution, emphasizing the need to reintegrate cultural artifacts into their historical context.