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Widely considered to be a classic, this essay on Japanese aesthetics by a major author ranges from the patina of lacquerware and the custom of moon-viewing to monastery toilets and the lighting in a brothel, while contrasting the Japanese sense of subtlety and nuance with Western imports such as electric lighting
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In Praise of Shadows, Tanizaki Jun’ichirō
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- Released
- 1977
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- Title
- In Praise of Shadows
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tanizaki Jun’ichirō
- Publisher
- Leete's Island Books
- Released
- 1977
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 56
- ISBN10
- 0918172020
- ISBN13
- 9780918172020
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Hobby, Fine Art, Philosophical Topics, Painting & Sculpture, Art, Architecture, Architecture & Urbanism, Philosophy, Opinion Journalism & Essays, Crafts, Art History & Criticism, Japan, Culture, Cultural History, Japanese Literature, Aesthetics, Customs and Traditions, Treasures, Essay, Pottery, Shadow, Japanese Culture
- First published
- 1933
- Original title
- 陰翳礼讃 Inei raisan
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Widely considered to be a classic, this essay on Japanese aesthetics by a major author ranges from the patina of lacquerware and the custom of moon-viewing to monastery toilets and the lighting in a brothel, while contrasting the Japanese sense of subtlety and nuance with Western imports such as electric lighting