The Book of Tea' is a philosophical treatise written by Kakuzo Okakura, a Japanese scholar, art critic, and curator, first published in 1906. This influential work explores the aesthetics, cultural significance, and philosophy behind the Japanese tea ceremony. The author discusses the principles of simplicity, harmony, and reverence that are central to the tea ceremony, highlighting its ability to foster a deeper connection with nature, oneself, and others. Okakura explores the contrast between Eastern and Western cultures, examining how the appreciation of tea reflects differing approaches to beauty, spirituality, and the pursuit of knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional values and aesthetics in the face of modernization. It provides readers with a profound understanding of the philosophy and artistry underlying the tea ceremony, making it a cherished text for those interested in Japanese culture, aesthetics, and the pursuit of a mindful existence.
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Höhe: 216 mm
Breite: 140 mm
Dicke: 4 mm
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978-93-5859-295-5 (9789358592955)
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Okakura Kakuz, also known as Okakura Tenshin, was a Japanese academic and art critic who, during the Meiji Restoration reform era, defended conventional forms, practices, and beliefs. He lived from February 14, 1863, to September 2, 1913. He is most known outside of Japan for his 1906 book The Book of Tea: A Japanese Harmony of Art, Culture, and the Simple Life. It was written in English after the Russo-Japanese War, denounced Western stereotypes of Asians in general and the Japanese specifically, and voiced the worry that Japan would only acquire respect to the extent that it copied the barbaric practices of Western militarism. On the eve of the Russo-Japanese War, he released The Ideals of the East with Special Reference to the Art of Japan, a book on Asian aesthetic and cultural history. It is famous for its opening paragraph, which asserts that Asia differs from the West because of its spiritual unity. When Kakuzo persisted in visiting his mountain estate in Akakura in August 1913, his sister, wife, and daughter eventually transported him there by train. Kakuzo was able to communicate with others and feel a little better for almost a week before suffering a heart attack on August 25.
