The Japanese Tea Ceremony An Introduction by Kaeko Chiba - 9781032164649

Taylor & Francis

The Japanese Tea Ceremony An IntroductionAuthor(s): Kaeko Chiba\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032164649, 978-1032164649\nSynopsis\nThis 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, emphasizing 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 interes.