The Book of Tea
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The Book of Tea
Book Details
- Author
- Okakura Kakuzo
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- Category
- Coffee & Tea
- Condition
- New
- ISBN-13
- 9781420962116
- ISBN-10
- 1420962116
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ISBN: 1420962116
Author: Okakura Kakuzo
Condition: New
An elegant and intellectual work, The Book of Tea was written in 1906 by Okakura Kakuzo, a brilliant Japanese man with an early education in English. Through his intimate knowledge of Japanese aesthetics and ability to effectively communicate them to a Western audience, Okakura is able to discuss Teaism and its impact on Japanese culture, thought, and life in an informative and profound way. He develops this theory by explaining the history and universality of the tea ceremony, its inextricable connection to Taoism and Buddhism, and the importance of ones surroundings when taking tea. This essay expounds on simplicity, nature, and art, from paintings to flower arrangements, to architecture, and ends with an anecdote about one of the most famous tea masters, Sen no Rikyu. This eloquent work puts readers at ease as it explores beauty and imperfection, the subtleties of austerity, and the philosophies of monks, artists, and gardeners in the way of tea. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
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