The Japanese tea ceremony : an introduction / Kaeko Chiba.

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2023.

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Kaeko Chiba is Associate Professor of International Liberal Arts at Akita International University, Japan.

"This book provides a comprehensive introduction to chado, the Japanese tea ceremony. Unlike other books on the subject which focus on practice or historical background or specific issues, this book considers the subject from multiple perspectives. It discusses Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, outlines how the tea ceremony has developed, emphasising its strong links to Zen Buddhism and the impact of other religion influences, and examines how chado reflects traditional gender and social status roles in Japan. It goes on to set out fully the practice of chado, exploring dress, utensils, location - the garden and the tea house - and the tea itself and accompanying sweets. Throughout, the book is illustrated both with images and with examples of practice. The book will be of interest to a wide range of people interested in chado - university professors and students, tourists and people interested in traditional Japanese arts"-- Provided by publisher.

Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.

Print version: Chiba, Kaeko. Japanese tea ceremony Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2023

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August 07, 2024

Includes bibliographical references and index.