Wabi Sabi - The Japanese Art of Impermanence - Understanding the Zen Philosophy of Beauty in Simplicity (Paperback, 1st ed)

Developed out of the aesthetic philosophy of cha-no-yu (the tea ceremony) in fifteenth-century Japan, wabi sabi is an aesthetic that finds beauty in things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. 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. As much a state of mind--an awareness of the things around us and an acceptance of our surroundings--as it is a design style, wabi sabi begs us to appreciate the pure beauty of life--a chipped vase, a quiet rainy day, the impermanence of all things. Presenting itself as an alternative to today's fast-paced, mass-produced, neon-lighted world, wabi sabi reminds us to slow down and take comfort in the natural beauty around us. In addition to presenting the philosophy of wabi-sabi, this book includes how-to design advice--so that a transformation of body, mind, and home can emerge. Chapters include: History: The Development of Wabi Sabi Culture: Wabi Sabi and the Japanese Character Art: Defining Aesthetics Design: Creating Expressions with Wabi Sabi Materials Spirit: The Universal Spirit of Wabi Sabi

General

Imprint:	Tuttle Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Andrew Juniper
Dimensions:	228 x 153 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	165
Edition:	1st ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-8048-3482-7
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1400 to 1600 > General
LSN:	0-8048-3482-2
Barcode:	9780804834827

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