Beauty In Japan

<p>First published in 2005. Art and an aesthetic sense of beauty are central to all aspects of Japanese life. This book examines beauty as an important aspect of Japanese tradition and Japanese international success. Topics include natural beauty, gardens and flowers, architecture, applied art, manners and customs and many more areas of Japanese culture.</p> FOREWORD, I. NATURAL BEAUTY, II. TREES, III. SMALL LIFE, IV. CULTIVATED NATURAL BEAUTY, V. FLOWERS, VI. GARDENS, VII. ARCHITECTURE, VIII. ART, IX. APPLIED ART, X. FORMALITIES, XI. MANNERS AND CUSTOMS, XII. THEATER, XIII. COSTUMES, XIV. SPORTS, XV. STREETS AND PEOPLE, XVI. ART AND LIFE