Work

The Book of Tea

1906

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Classic exposition of Japanese aesthetics and the tea ceremony's spatial sensibility.

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Details

Type: Text

Connections

articulates Wabi-Sabi (the aesthetic of imperfection)

Referenced by

Kakuzō Okakura authored

Sources

Okakura, K. The Book of Tea. 1906.

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First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026

CLAD. "The Book of Tea." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/work/work-the-book-of-tea/. Accessed July 17, 2026.