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Theory of Art Creation 27 "The Aesthetics of Fu...

Furuta Oribe was a military commander, tea master, and artist active from the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the early Edo period. He studied under Sen no Rikyu and was counted among...

Theory of Art Creation 26 "The Aesthetics of Ko...

While active as a samurai official, Kobori Enshu displayed his talents in a wide range of fields, including the tea ceremony, architecture, and gardens, and had a great influence on...

Art Creation Theory 25 "Tea and Kaiseki"

Cha-kaiseki, a light meal served during tea ceremonies, differs significantly from modern kaiseki cuisine. Originating from Zen monks using warm stones ("onjaku") to stave off hunger, cha-kaiseki emerged within the...

Theory of Art Creation 24 "Zen Language in the ...

This book explains the meanings of Zen words that are displayed in Japanese tea houses, and how they are used in tea houses, using examples from each month of the...

Art Creation Theory 23 "Tatami in the chashitsu"

Tatami mats symbolize traditional Japanese living spaces, and play an important role especially in tea rooms. Tea rooms were conceived as a place to express the spirit of wabi-sabi, and...

Art Creation Theory 22 "Matcha"

Matcha is not just powdered green tea, but a traditional Japanese drink made by a special method. Its definition is limited to "tencha" made by "Ohishita cultivation" and "non-rolling method"...