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The Book of Tea

Author :  Okakura Kakuzo

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Country
United Kingdom
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
ISBN 9781529021066
Format HardBound
Language English
Year of Publication 2020
Bib. Info 160 p,150 x 93 (mm)
Categories Japan, c 1900 - c 1914, Asian history, Oriental & Indian philosophy, Philosophy: aesthetics, Zen Buddhism, Taoism, Non-alcoholic beverages
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The Book of Tea describes all aspects of the Japanese tea ceremony and explains how its rituals blend seamlessly with traditional Japanese life. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has an afterword by Anna Sherman and delightful illustrations by Sayuri Romei. This short book, written in English by a Japanese scholar and artist, was first published in 1906 at a time when Japan was opening up to Western culture. In response to that, Okakura Kakuzo set out to explain the beauty and simplicity of Japanese daily life which was greatly inspired by teaism. He describes in detail the different aspects of the tea ceremony, how it was founded, the role of the tea masters, the architecture of the tea-room and the stages of making and serving the tea. He then goes on to explain the connection between Taoism and Zennism with tea and he also writes chapters on art appreciation and the art of flower arranging.

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