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Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion: The Creation of the Soul of Japan (Asia Perspectives: History, Society, and Culture),New
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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 (14671477), after which the authority of the shogun all but disappeared. Unable to control the daimyosprovincial military governorshe 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 shoinzukuri architecture began or became of major importance under Yoshimasa. Poets introduced their often barely literate warlordhosts 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 longneglected but critical period in Japanese history the thorough treatment it deserves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion'? A: The main theme revolves around the life of Yoshimasa, a shogun who, despite his failures in governance and military, significantly influenced Japan's cultural life, particularly through the arts and aesthetics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Donald Keene, a notable scholar in Japanese literature and culture.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the Muromachi period in Japan, focusing on Yoshimasa's reign and the cultural developments during the Onin War.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Japanese history? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both casual readers and those familiar with Japanese history.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion' published? A: The book was published on January 11, 2006.
- Q: What significant cultural contributions did Yoshimasa make? A: Yoshimasa contributed to the flourishing of no theater, the development of Japanese gardens, and the origins of the tea ceremony, among other cultural advancements.
- Q: Can this book be classified under any specific category? A: Yes, the book is categorized under Japan, focusing on its history, society, and culture.
- Q: What is the condition of the item being sold? A: The item is in new condition.