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Seven elements of Zen art that complete the lack of

beauty
 2016.11.29  2012.10.07

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Zen is mysterious.
He sits down and does not move (zazen), and does not move around for missionary activities. 
Nevertheless, it had a great influence on Japanese culture during the Kamakura and Muromachi periods.
Zen landscape idea Is, dry landscape and ink painting evolved into art and to, 
eventually of Zeami ability and of Rikyu tea ceremony will lead to. . .

So what is the aesthetic sense hidden in Zen?

Zen beauty is a combination of the following seven elements.
It seems that there was a person who pointed out that way ( Shinichi Hisamatsu ).
* Source: Toshiaki Masino "Zen and the Garden as Zen Art" P144-148

1. Asymmetric ... There are infinite possibilities that are not completely
2. Simple beauty of it ... is a highly rustic and simple
3. Withered ... withered strength
4. Nature ... Original beauty without intention
5. Mystery ... Infinite afterglow hidden in the invisible part
6. Prosperity ... beauty that doesn't care about things
7. 静寂…限りない静けさと内に向かう⼼
不⾜の美や未完の美といった⽇本特有の美意識。
禅以前の「枕草⼦」にも⾒られるという指摘もある。

“「不⾜によってこそ、完全や満⾜という物ではあらわせないことが出現するとみなす。不⾜をいかに美しく
するかということによって、⼈々の中に満⾜の美というものを感じさせるのです。「枕草⼦」はそれを「⼩
さきもの」と⾔いました。イサムノグチは「不完全こそが美だ」と⾔いました。」－松岡正剛「神仏たちの
秘密」 P85
”
ただ枯⼭⽔庭園や⽔墨画といった⽬に⾒える形で現れるには、
禅の精神性との融合が図られるまで、待たなければならない。
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