Work

In Praise of Shadows

1933

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Essay on Japanese aesthetics of shadow, materiality and interiority.

Ephemerality Meaning Threshold

Details

Type: Essay

Connections

articulates Wabi-Sabi (the aesthetic of imperfection)

Referenced by

Junichirō Tanizaki authored

Sources

Tanizaki, J. In Praise of Shadows. 1933.

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First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "In Praise of Shadows." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/work/work-in-praise-of-shadows/. Accessed July 17, 2026.