Shibumi: The Elegance of Effortless Excellence (eBook, ePUB)
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In the rich lexicon of Japanese aesthetics, few terms are as alluring and elusive as shibumi. It denotes a particular kind of beauty, one of quiet refinement, understated excellence, and effortless effectiveness. Yet, to grasp its essence, one must begin not with a visual image, but with a taste - a complex, challenging sensation. The word's origin lies in the term shibushi, which first appeared in the Muromachi period (1336-1573) to describe the astringent, sour taste of an unripe persimmon. This taste, shibui, is the direct antonym of amai, or "sweet".
In the rich lexicon of Japanese aesthetics, few terms are as alluring and elusive as shibumi. It denotes a particular kind of beauty, one of quiet refinement, understated excellence, and effortless effectiveness. Yet, to grasp its essence, one must begin not with a visual image, but with a taste - a complex, challenging sensation. The word's origin lies in the term shibushi, which first appeared in the Muromachi period (1336-1573) to describe the astringent, sour taste of an unripe persimmon. This taste, shibui, is the direct antonym of amai, or "sweet".
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