{"product_id":"9788417419752","title":"IN PRAISE OF DARKNESS (paperback)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIN PRAISE OF SHADOWS (pocket)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief yet influential essay by Junichiro Tanizaki is a masterpiece on Japanese aesthetics. Through serene and subtle prose, the author reflects on the role of dimness and darkness in traditional Japanese culture, contrasting it with Western brightness. The reader will discover how shadows are not a mere absence of light, but an active element that defines the beauty of everyday objects, spaces, and experiences. Translated directly from the Japanese, this book is an essential gateway to understanding Japanese aesthetic thought and a source of inspiration for appreciating subtlety in art and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunichiro Tanizaki invites us on a contemplative journey through the most intimate corners of Japanese aesthetics. Using concrete examples, such as the light of a candle on a lacquer bowl, the dimness of an ancient temple, or the muted glow of washi paper, the author reveals the deep connection between shadow and beauty. Far from being an academic treatise, the essay flows naturally, exploring how darkness nuances objects, renders them mysterious, and gives them a depth that bright light destroys. Tanizaki contrasts this sensibility with the Western obsession with clarity and hygiene, advocating for a world where dimness is the proper space for contemplation, serenity, and the most authentic aesthetic experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe aesthetics of dimness and darkness in Japanese culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between Eastern and Western aesthetic sensibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe beauty of the subtle, the veiled, and the suggested versus the explicit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between light, space, and everyday objects (lacquer, paper, ceramics).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe pursuit of serenity and contemplation as sources of aesthetic pleasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in Japanese culture and thought, as well as students and professionals in art, design, and architecture. It is also an ideal read for those seeking a deep and enjoyable reflection on beauty, perception, and the relationship between human beings and their environment. Anyone who appreciates subtlety, introspection, and essays that invite one to look at the world in a different way will find this work a literary gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound and original understanding of Japanese aesthetics, beyond common clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA new perspective to appreciate beauty in the everyday and the seemingly insignificant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflective counterpoint to contemporary visual culture, dominated by light and saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA serene and enriching reading experience that invites pause and contemplation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to the thought of a classic of Japanese literature, in a translation faithful to the original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: TANIZAKI, JUNICHIRO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: SATORI EDICIONES C.B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: PHILOSOPHY: AESTHETICS, MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ESENCIALES SATORI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDate of publication: June 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 88 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay by Tanizaki is an undisputed classic that has influenced generations of artists and thinkers. Its value lies in its ability to illuminate, from the shadows, a way of understanding beauty that is radically different from the Western one. The Satori pocket edition, with its translation directly from the Japanese, makes it an accessible and manageable object, perfect for carrying and rereading. It is a brief work of remarkable intellectual and sensory density, offering the reader a tool to sharpen their own aesthetic gaze. Highly recommended for those who wish to explore the roots of Japanese sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SATORI EDICIONES C.B.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407452922203,"sku":"9788417419752","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841741975.jpg?v=1781856303","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417419752","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}