
Wabi Sabi
The Japanese Art of Impermanence - Understanding the Zen Philosophy of Beauty in Simplicity
$19.51
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
16 November 2003
Summary
Wabi sabi, the quintessential Japanese design aesthetic, is quickly gaining popularity around the world. Taken from the Japanese words wabi, which translates to less is more, and sabi, which means attentive melancholy, wabi sabi refers to an awareness of the transient nature of earthly things and a corresponding pleasure in the things that bear the mark of this impermanence.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804834827 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0804834822 |
| Author: | Andrew Juniper |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 16 November 2003 |
| Weight: | 256g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 363mm x 171mm |
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Critics Review
“A rich read detailing the history, art, culture, design, and spiritual aspects of all things wabi sabi. Explains it deeply and accessibly at the same time.” –Chicago Tribune“For the majority of Japanese, traditional Japanese culture is a lot like fishing. Everyone has fished, but not everyone is a fisherman. Only a few can tell you what every lure, bobber, and fly in a tackle box is. Even less could use them. The fact is, after reading this book, you’ll understand both wabi sabi and Zen Buddhism better than 99.99% of the Japanese population.” – Introvert Japan
About The Author
Andrew Juniper
Andrew Juniper provides a fascinating explanation of wabi sabi, taking the reader from the art’s fifteenth-century Japanese origins to its modern-day practical applications. The book is peppered with photographs and illustrations that demonstrate how wabi sabi can help provide an alternative to the fast-paced, mass-produced world of today. He lives in Sussex, England.
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