The Book of Tea Japanese Ver.

Product Description

"Charisma of Beauty" is a visual book that delves into the profound insights of Okakura Tenshin on the unique sense of beauty inherent to Japanese culture. Unlike a conventional guide on the tea ceremony, this book offers a critical examination of the ceremony through a wide lens, encompassing its connections with Zen, Taoism, and the art of flower arrangement. It serves as a bridge, explaining the intricate Japanese sense of beauty and cultural perspective to Western audiences. Moreover, it enlightens Japanese readers about the true essence of beauty, art, and the profound meanings of life, as interpreted through the aesthetic principles of the tea ceremony.