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Japanese aesthetics comprise a set of ancient ideals that include wabi (transient and stark beauty), sabi (the beauty of natural patina and aging), and yūgen (profound grace and subtlety). [1] These ideals, and others, underpin much of Japanese cultural and aesthetic norms on what is considered tasteful or beautiful .
Ensō (c. 2000) by Kanjuro Shibata XX.Some artists draw ensō with an opening in the circle, while others close the circle.. In Zen art, an ensō (円 相, "circular form") [1] is a circle hand-drawn in one or two uninhibited brushstrokes to express the Zen mind, which is associated with enlightenment, emptiness, freedom, and the state of no-mind.
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle (最弱無敗の 神装機竜 (バハムート), Saijaku Muhai no Bahamūto, lit."Undefeated Weakest Bahamut") is a Japanese light novel series, written by Senri Akatsuki and illustrated by Ayumu Kasuga and Yuichi Murakami.
Seijaku: tranquility, silence. Each of these terms are used to break down the complete understanding of wabi-sabi. It more so relates to the philosophy aspect of the entire aesthetic and how to view one's surroundings. These can allude to several things including the ideas in humans, the themes behind certain aspects of life, or nature itself.
The titles of Fukami's works often express poetic associations with natural phenomena, such as Landscape over the Horizon (Senjō no kei), In the Sky Far Away I (Tenkū Haruka I), and Moment of Silence (Seijaku no toki). Their compositions sometimes evoke rolling ocean waves, architectural objects, or papery curved forms in flight. [13] Influences
The kawaii aesthetic is characterized by soft or pastel colors, rounded shapes, and features which evoke vulnerability, such as big eyes and small mouths, and has become a prominent aspect of Japanese popular culture, influencing entertainment (including toys and idols), fashion (such as Lolita fashion), advertising, and product design.
Seijo University has its origins in Seijo Gakuen (成城学園), which was founded in 1917 by Dr. Masataro Sawayanagi, a former Minister of Education.Under the pre-World War II education system it was called ‘Seijo Higher School’.
Miyabi tried to stay away from the rustic and crude, and in doing so, prevented the traditionally trained courtiers from expressing real feelings in their works. In later years, miyabi and its aesthetic were replaced by the ideals of Higashiyama culture, such as Wabi-sabi, Yuugen, Iki and so on.