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The Ideals Of The East With Special Reference To The Art Of Japan

The Ideals Of The East With Special Reference To The Art Of Japan

Okakura, Kakuzo

Paperback

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Art

ISBN10: 1162763825
ISBN13: 9781162763828
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 268
Weight: 0.80
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ideals of the East with Special Reference to the Art of Japan is a book written by Kakuzo Okakura, originally published in 1903. The book explores the philosophical and artistic traditions of Japan and other Eastern cultures, with a particular focus on the aesthetics of Japanese art. Okakura argues that the Eastern approach to art and beauty is fundamentally different from the Western approach, and that it is rooted in a deep appreciation for simplicity, harmony, and impermanence. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of Japanese art, the role of tea ceremonies in Japanese culture, and the influence of Zen Buddhism on Japanese aesthetics. Overall, The Ideals of the East is a fascinating exploration of the cultural and artistic traditions of Japan and other Eastern societies, and a thought-provoking reflection on the nature of beauty and creativity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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