Tea and Beauty Kodansha Academic Library Pocket-size Paperback Japan

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Tea and Beauty Kodansha Academic Library Pocket-size Paperback Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the profound relationship between tea and beauty with this pocket-sized paperback from the Kodansha Academic Library series, titled "Tea and Beauty" (茶と美). This compact edition delves into the essence of Japanese aesthetics and the cultural significance of tea, emphasizing the importance of direct interaction and observation of objects to truly appreciate their beauty. It features insightful discussions on renowned tea utensils like the "Kisemon Ido" and introduces the concept of "Shibumi"—a shared standard of understated elegance in Japanese beauty. The book offers a critical perspective on modern tea practitioners while exploring various aspects of Japanese art, ceramics, and craftsmanship. ✔ Key features include analyses of ceramics, tea utensils, traditional aesthetics, and cultural reflections, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of Japanese tea culture and art. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Format: Pocket-size Paperback ✔ C:Series: Kodansha Academic Library ✔ C:Language: Japanese ✔ C:Title: Tea and Beauty (茶と美) ✔ C:Publisher: Kodansha ✔ C:Category: Literature / Cultural Studies / Japanese Art ✔ C:Condition: Like New ✔ C:Country of Origin: Japan ✔ C:Subject: Japanese Tea Culture, Aesthetics, Art, Ceramics ✔ C:Page Count: Not specified ✔ C:Dimensions: Approx. 10 cm x 14 cm (Pocket-sized) ✔ C:Language Notes: Japanese Text ✔ C:Publication Year: Not specified ✔ C:Special Features: Cr

• Publisher: Kodansha
• Condition: Fine

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