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The Beauty Of Everyday Things

by Soetsu Yanagi
language: english
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD, January of 2019 ‧
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The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life.

As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe - the aesthetic result of wholeheartedly fulfilling utilitarian needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty.

In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, these essays call for us to deepen and transform our relationship with the objects that surround us. Inspired by the work of the simple, humble craftsmen Yanagi encountered during his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea, they are an earnest defence of modest, honest, handcrafted things - from traditional teacups to jars to cloth and paper. Objects like these exemplify the enduring appeal of simplicity and function: the beauty of everyday things.

The Beauty Of Everyday Things

by Soetsu Yanagi

Property Description
ISBN: 9780241366356
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD
Release Date: January of 2019
Language: English
Dimensions: 111 x 182 x 24 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 352
Format: Book
Collection: Penguin Modern Classics
Categories: Books in English > Art > History of Art
Books in English > Art > Styles and Influences
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9780241366356

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