In Praise Of Shadows

Print length: 80 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 3 May 2001

Name: In Praise Of Shadows
SKU: 9780099283577
Availability: InStock

SKU: 9780099283577

Original price was: ₹699.00.Current price is: ₹510.27.

Discover the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics with ‘In Praise Of Shadows’, a captivating essay by master novelist Junichiro Tanizaki. This timeless work, available at The Bookish Owl, explores the subtle elegance of Japanese art, architecture, and daily life, from lacquerware bathed in candlelight to the intimate atmosphere of traditional interiors. Tanizaki masterfully contrasts the allure of shadow with the harshness of modern light, offering profound insights into the collision of old and new. Perfect for lovers of Japanese culture, art, and literary essays, this book provides an enchanting glimpse into a vanishing world. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the soul of Japanese design and its enduring appeal.

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