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Zen in Japanese Culture - A Visual Journey through Art, Design, and Life (Hardcover)
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Zen in Japanese Culture - A Visual Journey through Art, Design, and Life (Hardcover)
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Formed by a convergence of the Buddha's teachings with Taoism and
local tradition, Zen has had a profound impact on the art and
culture of Japan. As a philosophy, Zen promotes a recognition of
emptiness and impermanence. As an aesthetic, it is marked by
striking simplicity and a reverence for space. It operates on the
principle of wabi-sabi, the harmony found in all things transient
and imperfect. Countless Japanese artists, artisans, and designers
have engaged with the Zen tradition, their work the fruit of its
wisdom. Author Gavin Blair has spent nearly two decades as a writer
and journalist in Japan. In these pages, he shows how Zen has found
expression in all aspects of Japanese culture, be it the tea
ceremony, origami, or bonsai. Gorgeous full-colour photographs
highlight the simple beauty of the Zen aesthetic, from the hanging
noren curtains that adorn entrances and doorways, to the intricate
craftwork of a wagasa umbrella. Together these images speak to the
quiet power of Zen. Above all, Zen is an invitation to contemplate
the mind, to cultivate harmony with nature and ease through
understanding. This book is for any reader who is curious about
Japanese culture and the Zen tradition.
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