Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence - Understanding the Zen Philosophy of Beauty in Simplicity...

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Andrew Juniper

Wabi Sabi

The Japanese Art of Impermanence - Understanding the Zen Philosophy of Beauty in Simplicity...

Andrew Juniper

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English

Tuttle Publishing
17 November 2003

History of art & design styles: c 1400 to c 1600; Industrial: Commercial Art & Design

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.

By: Andrew Juniper
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 284g
ISBN: 9780804834827
ISBN 10: 0804834822
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 17 November 2003
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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, neon-lit world of today. He lives in Sussex, England where he runs the Wabi-Sabi Art Gallery.

Reviews for Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence - Understanding the Zen Philosophy of Beauty in Simplicity

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