{"product_id":"japanese-aesthetics-in-photography-wabi-sabi-mono-no-aware-zen-a-different-way-of-photographing-9798253080085","title":"Japanese Aesthetics in Photography: Wabi-sabi, Mono no aware, Zen... A Different Way of Photographing","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Virginie Thomas | Laurent Barrera | Laurent Barrera\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Individual Photographers - Essays\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Aesthetics and Contemporary Photography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstanding the Neo-Japonist Gaze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do Japanese aesthetics influence the way we see-and photograph-the world?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this clear and accessible essay, photographer and author Laurent Barrera explores the impact of key concepts from Japanese culture-Wabi-sabi, Mono no aware, Ma, Yūgen, and the spirit of Zen-on contemporary photography and our perception of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a cultural, artistic, and photographic approach, the author reveals how these sensibilities have shaped a different way of seeing: one that is more attentive to the present moment, minimalism, impermanence, and the subtle phenomena of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revised and expanded second edition (2026), following the first edition published in 2025, includes new developments, additional contemporary photographers influenced by these aesthetics, and a deeper exploration of Neo-Japonism in photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with around twenty photographs by the author, this book invites you to discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe spiritual and cultural foundations of Japanese aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe influence of Japanese prints and Japonism in the history of visual art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtemporary photographers embodying Neo-Japonism in photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow minimalism and attention to the moment can be integrated into photographic practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe connections between Japanese culture, contemporary art, and photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is intended for photographers, artists, lovers of Japanese culture, and anyone passionate about visual aesthetics who wishes to deepen their vision and develop a more sensitive and contemplative approach to imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder your copy today and discover how Japanese aesthetics can transform the way you see, create, and photograph the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47775881986199,"sku":"9798253080085","price":1274.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798253080085.webp?v=1777992990","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/japanese-aesthetics-in-photography-wabi-sabi-mono-no-aware-zen-a-different-way-of-photographing-9798253080085","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}