Wabi-sabi for artists, designers, poets & philosophers - Leonard Koren - książka wyd. 2008

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Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers by Leonard Koren introduces the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi and explores its relevance to creativity, art, and everyday ways of thinking. Koren describes wabi-sabi as a perspective that recognizes beauty in imperfection, transience, and things that are unfinished or incomplete. Instead of attempting to provide a rigid definition, the author presents wabi-sabi as an intuitive way of seeing the world—one that can shape artistic expression, design, poetry, and philosophical thought. The book sets this Japanese sensibility against Western ideals that often emphasize perfection, permanence, and flawlessness, offering instead an appreciation for simplicity, authenticity, irregularity, and the natural marks of time. Through observations, examples, and thoughtful reflections, Koren invites creative people to embrace asymmetry, imperfection, and the subtle beauty created by aging and decay. Part philosophical exploration and part creative guide, the book encourages readers to discover meaning and beauty in ordinary objects, fleeting moments, and the ever-changing nature of life.