by Junichiro Tanizaki · NAVONA · tapa dura · ISBN 9788417978310
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In this essay, Junichiro Tanizaki explores traditional Japanese aesthetics through the lens of darkness and shadow. He describes how Japanese culture values subtlety, shadow, and imperfection, in contrast to the Western obsession with bright light and perfection. Through examples ranging from architecture and food to lacquerware and paper, Tanizaki reveals a deep appreciation for the beauty found in the dim and the discreet. This book invites reflection on the richness of Japanese aesthetics and its relevance in the modern world.
Jun'ichirō Tanizaki was a Japanese author who is considered to be one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature. The tone and subject matter of his work range from shocking depictions of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions to subtle portrayals of the dynamics of family life within the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently, his stories are narrated in the context of a search for cultural identity in which the West and Japanese tradition are juxtaposed.
