Japanese design explained: Shizen and Wabi-sabi

Japanese design explained: Shizen and Wabi-sabi

Posted on Sep 6, 2013 in Japanese customs, Japanese technology, Stories about Japan |

    Japanese design is famous the world over, but what is it exactly what we are looking at? I always believe if you know a bit of the back ground of things, it becomes easier to better appreciate the intentions of the designer and to appreciate something beyond face value. In this blog posting I aim to explain two different, but intertwined Japanese design principles.   Wabi-sabi a form of Japanese aesthetics   Wabi-sabi (侘寂) represents a...

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