Wabi Sabi For Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers by Koren
for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers
A concise exploration of the Japanese aesthetic that values impermanence, imperfection, and the humble beauty of the natural world, this guide traces its roots in Zen and the tea ceremony, contrasts it with Western ideals of symmetry and permanence, and offers clear principles for creative practice. It encourages embracing simplicity, asymmetry, patina, and modest materials, showing how transience and aging can deepen meaning and enrich the sensory and emotional qualities of art, design, and everyday life.
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- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 90-100
- Original Language
- English
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