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Unit 3: Influences of Beauty and Art
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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
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