Written by the foremost authority of the era on Oriental archeology and art; this extremely influential book offers a brief but concise introduction to Asian art. First published in 1883; it responded to a vogue in Western culture for a growing awareness and appreciation of Japanese artistic expressions of beauty and philosophy mdash; a perspective that remains fresh and valid.Author Kakuzo Okakura (1862ndash;1913) was a co-founder of the Tokyo Fine Art School (now known as Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music) and a curator of Oriental art at Bostonrsquo;s Museum of Fine Arts. He also wrote The Book of Tea; and together with this volume; his writings rank among the most widely read English-language works about Japan. Ideals of the East wrought profound effects on the Western understanding of the internal consistencies and strengths of East Asian aesthetic traditions. One of its major themes; the connections between spirituality and the evolution of Asian art; provided English-speaking people with the earliest lucid account of Zen Buddhism and its relation to the arts.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Browning Version BookBy Louise MacI enjoyed the book; but this is one of the rare times when I enjoyed the movie more. Especially the movie with Michael Redgrave. I think he did an excellent job in his role. Actually; I think all of the actors did an excellent job of acting. I recommend you see the movie. I always show the movie to my friends and family.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Pitiliess Pitied.By Peter JakobsenRattigan liked to focus on the pitiless pitied; still; he had a great (though now out of fashion) talent for structure; style; character and conventional exposition. It is what makes his plays so enjoyable. Andrew Crocker-Harris is Mr Chipping without the charm; Mr Kotter without the humour and Miss Brodie without the balls. He has been played by Eric Portman; Michael Redgrave; Albert Finney and others but few have got his essential character entirely right. After all; the impression he gives is that of only mild surprise at being referred to as the Himmler of the lower fifth.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A touching re-working of The OresteiaBy Jack WonderRattigan; this most subtle and Chekhovian of English playwrights; is moving because; in some way; the play is an unfinished symphony. The reader and the audience put the finishing touches... Read it and watch the film with Albert Finney!