The Ideals of the East
| Author | : Kakuzo Okakura |
| Publisher | : Stone Bridge Press, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 162 |
| Release | : 2007-04-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780893469634 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0893469637 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (637 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Ideals of the East by : Kakuzo Okakura
Download or read book The Ideals of the East written by Kakuzo Okakura and published by Stone Bridge Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the roots of beauty in Japanese aesthetics. Written by the foremost authority of the era on Oriental archeology and art, this extremely influential book offers a brief but concise introduction to Asian art. First published in 1883, it responded to a vogue in Western culture for a growing awareness and appreciation of Japanese artistic expressions of beauty and philosophy—a perspective that remains fresh and valid.
