The book of Tea

EAN : 9791041941261
KAKUZO OKAKURA
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EAN : 9791041941261

Paru le : 21 déc. 2022

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  • EAN13 : 9791041941261
  • Réf. éditeur : 257725
  • Date Parution : 21 déc. 2022
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  • Nombre de pages : 70
  • Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:4 mm
  • Poids : 104gr
  • Résumé : "The Book of Tea" by Kakuzo Okakura explores the profound cultural and philosophical significance of tea in Eastern societies, particularly Japan. The text delves into the evolution of tea from a medicinal herb to a central element of cultural and spiritual life, highlighting its role in the development of Teaism. This philosophy, which emerged in Japan, is described as a religion of aestheticism that venerates the beauty found in imperfection and simplicity. Okakura discusses how Teaism intertwines with various aspects of life, including ethics, economics, and art, and how it reflects the Eastern appreciation for the subtle and the understated. The book also examines the historical development of tea practices, from the Tang dynasty's boiled tea to the Sung dynasty's whipped tea, and finally to the steeped tea of the Ming dynasty. Okakura emphasizes the influence of Taoism and Zennism on the tea ceremony, illustrating how these philosophies advocate for a harmonious existence and the appreciation of the mundane. The tea-room, or Sukiya, is presented as a microcosm of these ideals, designed to foster tranquility and introspection. Through the lens of tea, Okakura invites readers to reconsider the values of modern life and to find beauty in simplicity and transience.
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