The Beauty of Everyday Things

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Transforming Ordinary Objects into Things of Beauty

"The Beauty of Everyday Things" explores the beauty in everyday, unassuming objects that we often take for granted. Yanagi argues that these items should be made with care and built to last, and be appreciated for their simplicity and functionality. Readers who are interested in minimalism and mindful living would find this book inspiring, as it encourages a deeper connection with the objects in our lives that we interact with daily. Yanagi's emphasis on handcrafted items and respect for tradition may also appeal to those interested in sustainability and slow living.

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The Beauty of Everyday Things

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ISBN: 9780241366356
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM54.30 MYR
Authors: Soetsu Yanagi
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2018-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Art, Creative Nonfiction, Philosophy
Related Topics: Asia, Art Design, Design, Essays, History
Goodreads rating: 3.53
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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.
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Transforming Ordinary Objects into Things of Beauty

"The Beauty of Everyday Things" explores the beauty in everyday, unassuming objects that we often take for granted. Yanagi argues that these items should be made with care and built to last, and be appreciated for their simplicity and functionality. Readers who are interested in minimalism and mindful living would find this book inspiring, as it encourages a deeper connection with the objects in our lives that we interact with daily. Yanagi's emphasis on handcrafted items and respect for tradition may also appeal to those interested in sustainability and slow living.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.