Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence

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Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence
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 mindâ€”an awareness of the things around us and an acceptance of our surroundingsâ€”as it is a design style, wabi sabi begs us to appreciate the simple beauty in lifeâ€”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 simple, natural beauty around us.

In addition to presenting the philosophy of wabi-sabi, this book includes how-to design adviceâ€”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

Country	USA
Author	Andrew Juniper
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9781462901616
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer	Tuttle Publishing
NumberOfPages	177
PublicationDate	2011-12-10
Publisher	Tuttle Publishing
ReleaseDate	2011-12-10
Studio	Tuttle Publishing

Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence

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