Subsequent to its introduction, the religion inspired the production of devotional art as well as the beginnings of sophisticated temple architecture.

And in no genre is that action more transparent than in religious or devotional art.

Features of the the original building - including stained-glass windows and devotional art - have been cunningly incorporated into Alma de Cuba's design.

The result is banality, for example in much devotional art, and among more 'professional' works there is too often a superficial incongruity with the praying Christian community.

Yet there are a dedicated few who seek to preserve the traditional form of devotional art known as Rasa Lila.

Equally, the subject matter and manner of western medieval and renaissance devotional art have informed his aesthetic.

Through a high level of devotional art they enact stages of the contemplative game - indeed provide means of play.

The dynasty produced splendid varieties of devotional art; three Buddhist hanging scrolls are in the show.

Are they merely advertisements of wealth and power: closer, say, to Faberge eggs or the gold jewelry of ancient Greece than to devotional art?

Also on view: a bizarre but compelling exhibition on Mexican devotional art dating back to the late 1700's.