Wabi Sabi For Artists Designers Poets Philosophers

Author : Leonard Koren
Publisher : Imperfect Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0981484603
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wabi-sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers written by Leonard Koren and published by Imperfect Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beskrivelse: Wabi-sabi is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. It is a beauty of things modest and humble. It is a beauty of things unconventional.

Author : Soetsu Yanagi
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241366364
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Beauty of Everyday Things written by Soetsu Yanagi and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe - the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty. In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, these essays call for us to deepen and transform our relationship with the objects that surround us. Inspired by the work of the simple, humble craftsmen Yanagi encountered during his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea, they are an earnest defence of modest, honest, handcrafted things - from traditional teacups to jars to cloth and paper. Objects like these exemplify the enduring appeal of simplicity and function: the beauty of everyday things.

Author : Leonard Koren
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981484655
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wabi-Sabi: Further Thoughts written by Leonard Koren and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A follow-up book to the classic Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers.

Author : Andrew Juniper
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462901611
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wabi Sabi written by Andrew Juniper and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-10 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed 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. Taken from the Japanese words wabi, which translates to less is more, and sabi, 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 simple beauty in 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 simple, natural beauty around us. In 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. Chapters include: History: The Development of Wabi Sabi Culture: Wabi Sabi and the Japanese Character Art: Defining Aesthetics Design: Creating Expressions with Wabi Sabi Materials Spirit: The Universal Spirit of Wabi Sabi

Author : Leonard Koren
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780981484662
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book What Artists Do written by Leonard Koren and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-30 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essay about the unique, useful and necessary contribution artists make to society.

Author : Leonard Koren
Publisher : Imperfect Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781880656594
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thirteen Books written by Leonard Koren and published by Imperfect Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An author and book designer offers a candid look at his own creations.

Author : Mark Reibstein
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316075825
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wabi Sabi written by Mark Reibstein and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-05-27 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wabi Sabi, a little cat in Kyoto, Japan, had never thought much about her name until friends visiting from another land asked her owner what it meant. At last, the master Says, "That's hard to explain." And That is all she says. This unsatisfying answer sets Wabi Sabi on a journey to uncover the meaning of her name, and on the way discovers what wabi sabi is: a Japanese philosophy of seeing beauty in simplicity, the ordinary, and the imperfect. Using spare text and haiku, Mark Reibstein weaves an extraordinary story about finding real beauty in unexpected places. Caldecott Medal-winning artist Ed Young complements the lyrical text with breathtaking collages. Together, they illustrate the unique world view that is wabi sabi. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book for 2008!

Author : Osami Nishimura
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wabi Sabi The Art of Imperfection written by Osami Nishimura and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How to Enjoy the Beauty of Imperfection and Live a Wabi-Sabi Lifestyle! Do you want to live in harmony with nature? Are you fascinated with the simplicity and beauty of Japanese aesthetics? IF YES, READ ON! THIS BOOK GIVES A MODERN INTERPRETATION OF THE JAPANESE CONCEPT OF WABI-SABI! Wabi-sabi doesn't have a direct translation. But in traditional Japanese aesthetics, wabi-sabi could be described as finding beauty in things that are imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. This concept is derived from Buddhist teachings. It describes a life of simplicity, modesty, intimacy, and appreciation of nature's ingenuity. Wabi-sabi aesthetic is best represented in the Japanese tea ceremonies. "Wabi-sabi nurtures all that is authentic by acknowledging three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect." In a way, wabi-sabi is a material representation of Buddhism. As such, it can be applied in all life spheres, to help you become more mindful and aware of the present moment. Being surrounded by objects that are changing with time helps us stay grounded. And if we notice some cracks, we're just reminded of impermanence. This book will teach you: The history and concept of wabi-sabi What objects and environments embody wabi-sabi Wabi-sabi as a way of life How to find perfect love using wabi-sabi Daily Inspiration for the soul The art of imperfection and freedom of form Wabi-sabi and the Japanese character 10 steps for achieving a wabi-sabi style Even if you're not Japanese or Buddhist, you can still enjoy the beauty and serenity of a wabi-sabi lifestyle. After all, imperfection and impermanence describe the very nature of our existence. Embracing them as friends will lead to a happier life. Ready to learn about wabi-sabi? Scroll up, Click on 'Buy Now with 1-Click', and Get Your Copy!

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Publisher : Gibbs Smith Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780879058494
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wabi Sabi written by and published by Gibbs Smith Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Japanese design concepts of wabi (less is more) and sabi (beauty in age and patina) are just two of the design principles examined in this lavishly illustrated book. As elegantly simple and tranquil as water flowing over a stone, Wabi Sabi bridges the gap between Western and Eastern aesthetics.

Author : Leonard Koren
Publisher : Imperfect Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780981484617
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Which "aesthetics" Do You Mean? written by Leonard Koren and published by Imperfect Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aesthetics, in its totality of meanings, is about where your mind goes--conceptually, analytically, imaginatively--when you engage with things designed, artistic, and the like. This book is about building a deeper understanding of this rangy mental terrain so that you can more productively think about and discuss aesthetic phenomena and experience in your life and in your work. Until now theoretical aesthetics has been a rather unwieldy and impractical subject. This lucid and easy-to-read book--rendered in a graphically engaging format--should be of genuine value to museum-goers, professional artists and designers, and students of the arts and crafts. This book should be of particular interest to those who have enjoyed Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers, also by Leonard Koren. Leonard Koren trained as an artist and architect. He is the founder and publisher of WET: The Magazine of Gourmet Bathing, one of the seminal avant-garde publications of the 1970s. Koren writes and consults about design- and aesthetics-related issues.