{"product_id":"wabi-sabi-the-japanese-art-of-impermanence-9780804834827","title":"Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence","description":"\u003cb\u003eDeveloped 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTaken from the Japanese words \u003ci\u003ewabi\u003c\/i\u003e, which translates to less is more, and \u003ci\u003esabi\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 pure beauty of 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 natural beauty around us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapters include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory: The Development of Wabi Sabi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulture: Wabi Sabi and the Japanese Character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt: Defining Aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Creating Expressions with Wabi Sabi Materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit: The Universal Spirit of Wabi Sabi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Juniper\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50600658272530,"sku":"9780804834827","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4fb6cc64-9e40-424e-b363-828ba34ca421.jpg?v=1732214624","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wabi-sabi-the-japanese-art-of-impermanence-9780804834827","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}