Book of Tea

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Beauty, Simplicity and the Zen Aesthetic

By Andrew Juniper and Okakura Kakuzo

Summary

Book of Tea by Andrew Juniper and Okakura Kakuzo explores the philosophical and cultural significance of tea in Japan. It's an eloquent journey through the art of tea, revealing its influence on aesthetics, spirituality, and social practices. Through this celebration of simplicity and harmony, the reader gains a deeper understanding of Japanese philosophy and its enduring impact on modern society.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in Eastern philosophy and aesthetics, as it delves into the cultural and philosophical significance of tea in Japanese culture. It offers insightful reflections on how the ritual of tea can reflect broader principles of harmony, simplicity and the beauty of imperfection.

Book of Tea

Written over a century ago when Japan was abandoning its rich traditions to embrace the hysteria of colonization, this classic written by Okakura Kakuzo helped preserve the masterpieces of Japanese art and culture by illuminating the spirit of the Japanese Tea Masters. The Book of Tea Chado

Tuttle Publishing

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Written over a century ago when Japan was abandoning its rich traditions to embrace the hysteria of colonisation, this classic written by Okakura Kakuzo helped preserve the masterpieces of Japanese art and culture by illuminating the spirit of the Japanese Tea Masters.

The Book of Tea doesn't focus on the Tea Ceremony itself, but the Zen Buddhist thought behind it known as the Way of Tea or Chado. Kakuzo teaches us to listen to the language of flowers as well as the language of art. His considerable charm is as apparent today as it was one hundred years ago as he introduces us to the aesthetic and culture of Japan.

This edition has a new foreword by Andrew Juniper who runs the Wabi-Sabi Art Gallery in West Sussex, England, and an introduction by Liza Dalby, the first American woman to be fully trained as a geisha in the 70s.

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The Book of Tea by Andrew Juniper and Okakura Kakuzo is cherished for its profound exploration of the tea ceremony, initially aimed at Boston's elite and famously presented in Isabella Stewart Gardner's salon in 1906. The text beautifully delves into the cultural and spiritual worlds of tea, transcending its apparent focus to weave into discussions of life, art, and nature. Reviewed as more than a simple treatise, it includes an appreciation of Zen, flower arranging, and Taoism, serving as a cultural treasure intended to preserve valuable Japanese art and aesthetics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805314869

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2018

Country: Japan

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: black and white photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 130.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

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Andrew Juniper Asian History Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food History & Military Non-Fiction Okakura Kakuzo Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Okakura Kakuzo was born near Tokyo and learned English in his infancy, refining his linguistic skills at the Institute for Foreign Studies in Tokyo. Later he went on to study Oriental Arts at the Tokyo Imperial University. Okakura lived in America for several years where he served as Curator of the Department of Chinese and Japanese art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. He was instrumental in the acquisition of much of that museum's exemplary collection of Eastern art. Foreword by:Andrew Juniper lives in West Sussex, England where he runs the Wabi-Sabi Art Gallery. He also works as a translator for UK and Japanese government bodies. Foreword to the Original Edition by: Elise Grilli lived and worked in Tokyo for many years. She was an art critic for the Japan Times and published several books on Japanese art including Golden Screen Paintings of Japan and Japanese Picture Scrolls. Introduction by: Liza Dalby is an author and anthropologist who, in the 1970s, became the first American woman to become fully trained as a geisha. Her publications include Geisha and the novel The Tale of Murasaki.