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Yanagi Soetsu: The Aesthetics of Plainness (Muji no Bigaku)

Yanagi Soetsu: The Aesthetics of Plainness (Muji no Bigaku)

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Yanagi Soetsu: The Aesthetics of Plainness (Muji no Bigaku)

Delve into the profound philosophical insights of Yanagi Soetsu (1889-1961), the acclaimed founder of Japan's Mingei folk craft movement, with this scholarly exploration of his seminal concept, 'Muji no Bigaku'—the Aesthetics of Plainness. Published by Senshu University Press, this academic work meticulously analyzes Yanagi's influential ideas on beauty found in simplicity, functionality, and the unadorned, often drawing from traditional Japanese crafts and everyday objects. It offers readers a unique opportunity to understand the underlying principles of understated beauty that shaped much of modern Japanese design and appreciation for artisanal work. Note: The text is entirely in Japanese. Brand New Japanese Edition.

ISBN 9784881254080 · ISBN-10 4881254081

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