The Beauty of Everyday Things by Soetsu Yanagi (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Beauty of Everyday Things by Soetsu Yanagi, Michael Brase Long revered as the authority on craftsmanship and Japanese aesthetics, Yanagi devoted his life and writing to defend the value of craft. In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, The Beauty of Everyday Things is a call to deepen relationships with the objects that surround people. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Japanese philosopher and aesthetes definitive, hugely influential exposition of his philosophy of folkcrafts, setting out the hallmarks of Japanese design as we know it today - anonymity, quality, simplicity and honesty - and, of course, wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfectionOur lives are filled with objects. Everyday things used in everyday settings, they are our constant companions. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe - an aesthetic fulfilment of our practical needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty.Long revered as the authority on craftsmanship and Japanese aesthetics, Yanagi devoted his life and writing to defend the value of craft. In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, this now-classic book is a call for each of us to deepen our relationship with the objects that surround us. Inspired by the work of the simple artisans Yanagi encountered on his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea, it is a heartfelt defence of modest, honest, handcrafted objects, from traditional teacups to jars to paper. Objects that exemplify the beauty of everyday things."Radical and inspiring ... Yanagis vision puts the connection between heart and hand before the transient and commercial" - Edmund de Waal"Soetsu Yanagis unerring eye has influenced generations of makers. His notion of Zen and the art of design continues to inspire all those involved in shaping our everyday world" - Jasper Morrison Author Biography Soetsu Yanagi (1889 - 1961) was a philosopher, art historian, aesthete and poet. He evolved a theory of why certain objects made by unknown craftsmen were so beautiful, and became the founding father of the Japanese folk crafts (mingei) movement. He helped establish, and was the first director of, the Japanese Folk Crafts Museum. Review It would not be entirely amiss to describe Yanagis position in Japan as comparable to that of Ruskin and Morris in England ... He left as a legacy an aesthetic and religious creed of vital importance to men and women all over the world -- Bernard LeachWhat impresses me most in Yanagi is the strength of his vision, his direct eye for beauty. His was an immediate and intuitive faculty of an extraordinary kind -- Shoji HamadaRadical and inspiring ... Yanagis vision puts the connection between heart and hand before the transient and commercial -- Edmund de WaalSoetsu Yanagis unerring eye has influenced generations of makers. His notion of Zen and the art of design continues to inspire all those involved in shaping our everyday world -- Jasper Morrison Promotional The Japanese philosopher and aesthetes definitive, hugely influential exposition of his philosophy of folkcrafts, setting out the hallmarks of Japanese design as we know it today - anonymity, quality, simplicity and honesty - and, of course, wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection. Review Text It would not be entirely amiss to describe Yanagis position in Japan as comparable to that of Ruskin and Morris in England ... He left as a legacy an aesthetic and religious creed of vital importance to men and women all over the world Review Quote Acclaim for Soetsu Yanagi: "Yanagis work is characterized by pure, organic form, an economy of means and material, and an emphasis on beauty in even the most functional and quotidian objects. Over time the designers work has become, well, timeless." -- T: The New York Times Style Magazine "Radical and inspiring . . . Yanagis vision puts the connection between heart and hand before the transient and commercial." --Edmund de Waal, OBE, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes "Soetsu Yanagis unerring eye has influenced generations of makers. His notion of Zen and the art of design continues to inspire all those involved in shaping our everyday world." --Jasper Morrison, British designer "It would not be entirely amiss to describe Yanagis position in Japan as comparable to that of Ruskin and Morris in England. . . . He left as a legacy an aesthetic and religious creed of vital importance to men and women all over the world." --Bernard Leach, British potter "What impresses me most in Yanagi is the strength of his vision, his direct eye for beauty. His was an immediate and intuitive faculty of an extraordinary kind." --Shoji Hamada, Japanese potter Promotional "Headline" The Japanese philosopher and aesthetes definitive, hugely influential exposition of his philosophy of folkcrafts, setting out the hallmarks of Japanese design as we know it today - anonymity, quality, simplicity and honesty - and, of course, wabi-sabi , the beauty of imperfection Details ISBN0241366356 Author Michael Brase Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Series Penguin Modern Classics Language English Year 2019 Translator Michael Brase ISBN-10 0241366356 ISBN-13 9780241366356 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Japanese Pages 352 DEWEY 745.5 UK Release Date 2019-01-31 Publication Date 2019-01-31 Narrator Reece Shearsmith Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. 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