Japanese Tea Ceremony

Japanese Tea Ceremony - Tuttle Classics

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Publisher's Synopsis

The tea cermony-known as cha-no-yu, or literally "hot water for tea"-has touched nearly every aspect of Japanese life.

First published in 1933 as Cha-No-Yu, or The Japanese Tea Ceremony, this classic remains the gold standard for books on the five-centuries-old tea ceremony, which is itself "an epitome of Japanese civilization." Abundantly illustrated with drawings and photographs showing every aspect of the tea ceremony, this book takes readers on a complete tour of furniture and utensils, architecture and gardens, and numerous other features of cha-no-ya. Photos of tea bowls, teahouses and gardens reveal the exquisite artistry of the cult of tea.

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a fascinating exploration of one of Japan's greatest arts and details the importance of the tea ceremony's history and traditions, its historical tea masters and its physical manifestations.

This book includes:

  • Descriptions of the many disciples contained within the broader framework of tea ceremony, including art, architecture, gardening and exquisite handicrafts
  • The experiences of masters of the art over the centuries
  • Histories of the various schools and traditions of the art of tea

Book information

ISBN: 9784805309148
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 394.12
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 345g
Height: 203mm
Width: 133mm
Spine width: 23mm