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The Beauty of Everyday Things Soetsu Yanagi

The Beauty of Everyday Things Soetsu Yanagi

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Size : 110×180 mm

softcover, 352 pages 

color, black and white

2019

This definitive masterpiece systematically compiles the "Mingei" philosophy advocated by Japanese thinker Muneyoshi Yanagi.

Muneyoshi Yanagi found the essence of true beauty in the vessels and tools created by nameless artisans for daily life. This book carefully explains the ideas that spread Japanese aesthetics to the world, such as "anonymity," "utility," "simplicity," and **wabi-sabi**, which finds beauty in imperfection.

Yanagi's perspective, which viewed crafts not merely as everyday items but as reflections of human endeavor and spirituality, had an immeasurable impact on subsequent design, architecture, art, and lifestyle. Today, many of the values of "Japanese design" discussed globally originate from this Mingei philosophy.

Simple yet profound, this book is a classic for understanding Japanese culture and remains timeless for contemplating modern design and craftsmanship. It is a masterpiece that quietly asks what beauty is and what a rich life entails, continuing to be read across generations.

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