Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;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.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Taken from the Japanese words andlt;iandgt;wabiandlt;/iandgt;, which translates to less is more, and andlt;iandgt;sabiandlt;/iandgt;, 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 mindand#8212;an awareness of the things around us and an acceptance of our surroundingsand#8212;as it is a design style, wabi sabi begs us to appreciate the simple beauty in lifeand#8212;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.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In addition to presenting the philosophy of wabi-sabi, this book includes how-to design adviceand#8212;so that a transformation of body, mind, and home can emerge.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Chapters include:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;History: The Development of Wabi Sabiandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Culture: Wabi Sabi and the Japanese Characterandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Art: Defining Aestheticsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Design: Creating Expressions with Wabi Sabi Materialsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Spirit: The Universal Spirit of Wabi Sabiandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;
Review
"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." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Chicago Tribuneandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Review
"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
Review
"For the majority of Japanese, traditional Japanese culture is a lot like fishing. Everyone has fished, but not everyone is a fisherman. Only a few can tell you what every lure, bobber, and fly in a tackle box is. Even less could use them. The fact is, after reading this book, you'll understand both wabi sabi and Zen Buddhism better than 99.99% of the Japanese population." and#8212; andlt;bandgt;Introvert Japanandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
Wabi sabi, the quintessential Japanese design aesthetic, is quickly gaining popularity around the world, as evidenced by recent articles in"
Synopsis
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 mind--an awareness of the things around us and an acceptance of our surroundings--as it is a design style, wabi sabi begs us to appreciate the simple beauty in life--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 advice--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
Synopsis
Wabi sabi, the quintessential Japanese design aesthetic, is quickly gaining popularity around the world, as evidenced by recent articles in andlt;iandgt;Timeandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;Iandgt;The Chicago Tribuneandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;Kyoto Journalandlt;/iandgt;. Taken from the Japanese words andlt;iandgt;wabiandlt;/iandgt;, which translates to less is more, and andlt;iandgt;sabiandlt;/iandgt;, 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 a design style, wabi sabi helps us to appreciate the simple beauty in imperfection--of a chipped vase or a rainy day, for example.
Synopsis
For designers seeking a simple, natural style
About the Author
andlt;iandgt;andlt;bandgt;Andrew Juniperandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt; 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.