Name/Title
In praise of shadowsEntry/Object ID
PL839.A7.A25Description
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.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
aesthetics--japanese, carol westfall collection, japanBook Details
Author
Junʼichirō TanizakiPublisher
Leete's Island BooksDate Published
1977Call No.
PL839.A7.A25ISBN
91817202Notes
Length: 48