Kengo Kuma, Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
In Praise of Shadows

In Praise of Shadows

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Widely considered to be a classic, this essay on Japanese aesthetics by a major author ranges from the patina of lacquerware and the custom of moon-viewing to monastery toilets and the lighting in a brothel, while contrasting the Japanese sense of subtlety and nuance with Western imports such as electric lighting.

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MJJan 21, 2024
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