Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion: The Creation of the Soul of Japan by Donald K

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion by Donald Keene Yoshimasa may have been the worst shogun ever to rule Japan. But his influence on the cultural life of Japan was unparalleled. Yoshimasa is remembered primarily as the builder of the Temple of the Silver Pavilion and as the ruler at the time of the Onin War (1467-1477), after which the authority of the shogun all but disappeared. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Yoshimasa may have been the worst shogun ever to rule Japan. He was a failure as a soldier, incompetent at dealing with state business, and dominated by his wife. But his influence on the cultural life of Japan was unparalleled. According to Donald Keene, Yoshimasa was the only shogun to leave a lasting heritage for the entire Japanese people.Today Yoshimasa is remembered primarily as the builder of the Temple of the Silver Pavilion and as the ruler at the time of the Onin War (1467–1477), after which the authority of the shogun all but disappeared. Unable to control the daimyos-provincial military governors-he abandoned politics and devoted himself to the quest for beauty. It was then, after Yoshimasa resigned as shogun and made his home in the mountain retreat now known as the Silver Pavilion, that his aesthetic taste came to define that of the Japanese: the no theater flourished, Japanese gardens were developed, and the tea ceremony had its origins in a small room at the Silver Pavilion. Flower arrangement, ink painting, and shoin-zukuri architecture began or became of major importance under Yoshimasa. Poets introduced their often barely literate warlord-hosts to the literary masterpieces of the past and taught them how to compose poetry. Even the most barbarous warlord came to want the trappings of culture that would enable him to feel like a civilized man.Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion gives this long-neglected but critical period in Japanese history the thorough treatment it deserves. Notes From the preeminent scholar of Japan comes a masterly introduction to the medieval period, when Japans quintessential culture emerged and flowered Author Biography Donald Keene is Shincho Professor of Japanese Literature and University Professor Emeritus at Columbia University. He is the author of more than thirty books, most recently Emperor of Japan: Meiji and His World. Donald Keene is Shincho Professor of Japanese Literature and University Professor Emeritus at Columbia University, and has been hailed in the NYTBR as "the centurys leading expert on Japanese literature." Table of Contents Chronology Shoguns of the Ashikaga Family Introduction Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion Notes Bibliography Index Review "Keenes multifarious learning and engaging manner illuminate the improbable story of the fastidious aesthete whose taste has been so important in forming the look of the modern world." -- The New Yorker "With such admirable industry did then Yoshimasa create "the soul of Japan." And his assiduity has been matched by that of Keene, who in this short and elegant book contributes a popular account of the man and his times." -- Donald Richie, The Japan Times "Keene has outdone himself with this exceptional book, which is based on the idea that the modern Japanese aesthetic was the creation of an exceptionally incompetent fifteenth-century shogun." -- Colorado Springs Independent " Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion gives this long-neglected but critical period in Japanese history the thorough treatment it deserves." -- Sushi and Tofu "This is a book not only for all students of Japanese history but also for all who want to understand what Keen calls "the soul of Japan." -- Hugh Cortazzi, The Royal Society for Asian Affairs "Keene, the prominent scholar of Japan, brings together a masterful account." -- Yumi Sakugawa, Pacific Citizen Promotional During Yoshimasas reign, the aesthetic taste of the Japanese was shaped: the no theater flourished, Japanese gardens were developed, and the tea ceremony had its origins in a small room at the Silver Pavilion. Flower arrangement, ink painting, and shoin-zukuri architecture began or became of major importance under Yoshimasa. Poets introduced their often barely literate warlord-hosts to the literary masterpieces of the past and taught them how to compose poetry. Even the most barbarous warlord came to want the trappings of culture that would enable him to feel like a civilized man. This long-neglected but critical period in Japanese history at last has the thorough treatment it deserves. Review Quote " Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion gives this long-neglected but critical period in Japanese history the thorough treatment it deserves." -- Sushi and Tofu Promotional "Headline" During Yoshimasas reign, the aesthetic taste of the Japanese was shaped: the n Description for Sales People From the preeminent scholar of Japan comes a masterly introduction to the medieval period, when Japans quintessential culture emerged and flowered Details ISBN0231130562 Author Donald Keene Short Title YOSHIMASA & THE SILVER PAVILIO Publisher Columbia University Press Language English ISBN-10 0231130562 ISBN-13 9780231130561 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2003 Imprint Columbia University Press Subtitle The Creation of the Soul of Japan Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence US Translated from English DOI 10.1604/9780231130561 UK Release Date 2003-11-05 AU Release Date 2003-11-05 NZ Release Date 2003-11-05 US Release Date 2003-11-05 Pages 224 Series Asia Perspectives: History, Society, and Culture Publication Date 2003-11-05 DEWEY 952 Illustrations 10 illus. 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