If you have a love for art, you’ll find value in this concept. Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence Show full title By Andrew Juniper 3 / 5 ( 33 ratings ) About this ebook 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. I’m glad that I read about wabi sabi, it opened up a new world of aesthetic philosophy. In the final chapter called “spirit”, one can learn how to apply wabi sabi to one’s life. Next there are three more chapters, where wabi sabi is discussed in the context of culture, art and design. The years of practice now bring the moves, rehearsed so many times, into the realm of art in its purest form, for it is art without art, art without thought, art as a pure connection to the ultimate reality.”

“Every movement from the master is pure poetry as his concentration brings a fluidity and precision to every action. Developed out of the aesthetic philosophy of cha-no-yu (the. To let you see how inspiring Andrew’s writing is, let me give you a short excerpt where he describes the tea ceremony: Read Wabi Sabi The Japanese Art of Impermanence by Andrew Juniper available from Rakuten Kobo. There’s also a section devoted to the Japanese tea ceremony, since it was crucial for the further establishment of wabi sabi.

He keeps the reader engaged, even though the book is by no means a short one.įirst he goes into the history behind wabi sabi, which dates back to the Song Dynasty. It is present in Japanese culture and art, so naturally I decided to read this book.Īndrew Juniper does an excellent job with his writing. The concept of wabi sabi is deeply rooted in Zen Buddhism. To get better a understanding of Japanese pottery such as raku ware, the first thing is to get a grasp of wabi sabi.

As I learn more about the world of tea, I’ve become more curious about the topic of teaware.

Wabi sabi the japanese art of impermanence