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Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

A meditation on shadows and the unique aesthetics of Japan

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Author: Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

IBSN: 0

Language: English

Publish Date: 18/12/1969

Audiobook length: 31min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2The aesthetics of shadows in Japanese housing
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Chapter 3The aesthetics of shadows in the Japanese lifestyle
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Chapter 4The aesthetics of shadows in the characteristics of the Japanese psyche
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Who should listen In Praise of Shadows

"In Praise of Shadows" by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki is a must-listen for anyone interested in Japanese aesthetics, cultural philosophy, and the interplay between light and darkness in art and architecture. Those who appreciate nuanced reflections on modernity versus tradition, as well as admirers of literary essays, will find Tanizaki's observations both thought-provoking and beautifully articulated. This audiobook is particularly beneficial for listeners exploring sensory experiences in design, as well as those seeking deeper insight into the values and sensibilities that shape Japanese culture.

3 quotes from In Praise of Shadows

  • "We find beauty not in the thing itself but in the pattern of shadows, the light and dark which that creates."
  • "The Japanese aesthetic is rooted in subtlety and simplicity, where the shadows play a crucial role in forming the atmosphere of a space."
  • "The most delicate things are often concealed in the shadows, revealing their true essence only when they dance with the light."

Author : Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

Jun'ichiro Tanizaki was one of the major writers of modern Japanese literature, especially known for his works on aesthetics. Some of his best-known works include A Portrait of Shunkin, The Makioka Sisters, Diary of a Mad Old Man, and Quicksand. He also translated the eleventh-century Japanese classic The Tale of Genji into modern Japanese. His work won several prestigious awards in Japan, including the Mainichi Publication Culture Award, the Asahi Prize, and the Mainichi Art Award. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature seven times, once in 1958, and for six consecutive years from 1960 to 1965. His literary works and aesthetic explorations have influenced numerous Japanese artists and designers.