Beauty in Japan
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Author Description
The Main Theme Of This Book Is That Art And An Aesthetic Sense Of Beauty Is Central To All Aspects Of Japanese Life And That This Was An Important Aspect Of Japanese Tradition And Japanese International Success. The Book Covers Such Topics As Natural Beauty, Gardens And Flowers, Architecture, Applied Art, Manners And Customs And Many More Areas Of The Japanese. Cover; Cover; Beauty In Japan; Copyright; Foreword; Contents; Chapter One Natural Beauty; Chapter Two Trees; Chapter Three Small Life; Chapter Four Cultivated Natural Beauty; Chapter Five Flowers; Chapter Six Gardens; Chapter Seven Architecture; Chapter Eight Art; Chapter Nine Applied Art; Chapter Ten Formalities; Chapter Eleven Manners And Customs; Chapter Twelve Theater; Chapter Thirteen Costumes; Chapter Fuorteen Sports; Chapter Fifteen Streets And People; Chapter Sixteen Art And Life Samuel H. Wainwright Jr. First Published In 2003 By Kegan Paul International. English
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the central premise that an innate aesthetic sense and a profound appreciation for beauty serve as the foundational elements of Japanese tradition and societal success. Samuel Hayman Wainwright Jr. examines how this cultural preoccupation with beauty permeates every facet of life, from the natural environment to the intricacies of social interaction. By analyzing the intersection of art and daily existence, the author argues that the Japanese identity is inextricably linked to a refined, pervasive aesthetic philosophy.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of Japanese natural landscapes, including trees, flora, and cultivated gardens.
- Examination of architectural principles and the application of art in daily objects.
- Discussion of social formalities, manners, customs, and traditional theater.
- Exploration of the relationship between artistic expression and national character.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and readers often identify this text as a comprehensive survey of early 20th-century Japanese cultural aesthetics. The prose is noted for its descriptive focus on traditional customs and the philosophical underpinnings of Japanese art forms.
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Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge,
ISBN-10:
020304004X
ISBN-13:
9780203040041
History
Art
Sociology
Aesthetics Japanese
Japan
Aesthetics
Arts
Culture
Arts japan
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