Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro
In Praise of Shadows
- ISBN 13:
- 9780918172020
- author:
- Tanizaki, Jun'ichiro
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- LEETES ISLAND BOOKS,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1977
- Pages:
- 56
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 0.51 x 21.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In Praise of Shadows is a thought-provoking essay on aesthetics by Junichiro Tanizaki, exploring the use of space in buildings, the beauty of laquerware under candlelight, and the subtleties of everyday life.
Through a series of insightful observations, Tanizaki examines the interplay between light, shadow, and the human experience, revealing the intricate relationships between architecture, art, and the senses.
This concise and elegant work offers a unique perspective on the art of living, inviting readers to slow down and appreciate the beauty in the world around them.
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