A section in this work discusses the "moment of trance" someone feels when eating soup from a golden lacquer-ware bowl. One part of this book uses the example of women who wea
A section in this work discusses the "moment of trance" someone feels when eating soup from a golden lacquer-ware bowl. One part of this book uses the example of women who wear iridescent green lipstick and blackened their teeth to demonstrate how some people can achieve "whiteness." A noted section about architecture contrasts houses with roofs built like a "cap with a small visor" meant to expose the interior to as much sunlight as possible with houses that have "parasol" roofs. This book's second chapter discusses the "physiological delight" and "spiritual repose" found in using a traditional non-flush toilet, while a later section argues that modern floodlights corrupt the sense of beauty in Noh drama. This work contrasts the Western interest in light and clarity with the Oriental temperament comforted by darkness For 10 points, name this book on Japanese aesthetics by Junichiro Tanizaki.
A section in this work discusses the "moment of trance" someone feels when eating soup from a golden lacquer-ware bowl.
In {Praise} of {Shadows}