In the 1880s and 90s Okakura Kakuzo was a leading figure in the
movement to preserve Japanese culture in the face of the intense
foreign influences then flooding the country. He later moved to
Boston, and became curator of the Japanese and Chinese art
department at the Museum of Fine Arts. Written in the early 1900s,
this interpretation of the Japanese tea ceremony reveals to
Westerners its deep significance concerning art, nature, Zen
meditation and a refinement of living, drawn from the sober
simplicities of the ritual. (Kirkus UK)
Now available in a gorgeous hardcover slipcase edition, this
"object d'art" will be sure to add grace and elegance to tea
shelves, coffee tables and bookshelves. A keepsake enjoyed by tea
lovers for over a hundred years, "The Book of Tea Classic Edition"
will enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the seemingly
simple act of making and drinking tea.
In 1906 in turn-of-the century Boston, a small, esoteric book about
tea was written with the intention of being read aloud in the
famous salon of Isabella Gardner, Boston's most famous socialite.
It was authored by Okakura Kakuzo, a Japanese philosopher, art
expert, and curator. Little known at the time, Kakuzo would emerge
as one of the great thinkers of the early 20th century, a genius
who was insightful, witty--and greatly responsible for bridging
Western and Eastern cultures. Okakura had been taught at a young
age to speak English and was more than capable of expressing to
Westerners the nuances of tea and the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
In "The Book of Tea Classic Edition" he discusses such topics as
Zen and Taoism, but also the secular aspects of tea and Japanese
life. The book emphasizes how Teaism taught the Japanese many
things; most importantly, simplicity. Kakuzo argues that
tea-induced simplicity affected the culture, art and architecture
of Japan.
Nearly a century later, Kakuzo's "The Book of Tea Classic Edition"
is still beloved the world over, making it an essential part of any
tea enthusiast's collection. Interwoven with a rich history of
Japanese tea and its place in Japanese society is poignant
commentary on Asian culture and our ongoing fascination with it, as
well as illuminating essays on art, spirituality, poetry, and more.
"The Book of Tea Classic Edition" is a delightful cup of
enlightenment from a man far ahead of his time.
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