Juniper Andrew - Wabi Sabi The Japanese Art Of Impermanence - Understanding The Zen Philosophy Of Beauty In Simplicity - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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
Title: Wabi Sabi The Japanese Art Of Impermanence - Understanding The Zen Philosophy Of Beauty In Simplicity
Author(s): Juniper Andrew
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Barcode: 9780804834827
Pages: 176 Pages, 25 B&W Photos And Illus Throughout
Publication Date: 11/15/2003
Category: Industrial / Commercial Art & Design