The Unknown Craftsman
A Japanese Insight Into Beauty
Arts and crafts
Asian
History Of Art / Art & Design Styles
Hobbies/Crafts
Folk art
Crafts / Hobbies
Japan
Art & Art Instruction
Decoration and ornament
Handicraft
Design
General
This book challenges the conventional ideas of art and beauty. What is the value of things made by an anonymous craftsman working in a set tradition for a lifetime? What is the value of handwork? Why should even the roughly lacquered rice bowl of a Japanese farmer be thought beautiful? The late Sōet…
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