3.3 Concepts of Beauty

• What are the two key traditional Japanese aesthetic concepts mentioned in the study material?

  Wabi-sabi and Shibui
• Shibui values ornamentation over simplicity.


  False
• Wabi-sabi encourages appreciation of the natural cycle of growth, decay, and death
• **Shibui** prioritizes unobtrusive elegance and simplicity.


  True
• Ikigai refers to finding one's purpose and meaning
• How do traditional Japanese aesthetics differ from modern ones in terms of emphasis?

  Imperfection vs. purpose
• Ikigai emphasizes finding fulfillment through one's life purpose
• Wabi-sabi emphasizes beauty in imperfection and impermanence
• How do traditional Japanese aesthetic values contrast with Western ideals?

  Imperfection vs. perfection
• Steps in appreciating the natural cycle of growth, decay, and death according to Wabi-sabi:

  1️⃣ Accept impermanence

  2️⃣ Embrace imperfection

  3️⃣ Find beauty in decay
• What are the two modern Japanese aesthetic concepts introduced in the study material?

  Ikigai and Kawaii
• **Kawaii** celebrates cuteness, innocence, and playfulness.


  True
• Match the Japanese aesthetic concept with its focus:

  Wabi-sabi ↔️ Imperfection

  Shibui ↔️ Simplicity

  Ikigai ↔️ Purpose

  Kawaii ↔️ Playfulness
• Traditional Japanese aesthetics emphasize perfection, while modern aesthetics focus on imperfection.

  False