ethics, aesthetics, Japanese sword, comparative thought
Abstract :
[en] The Japanese sword, famous for its aesthetic aspects, is also representative of the complementary ethic values of Shintoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. This talk will give an introduction into the Japanese sword, its social and religious importance and the evolution of sword practice during the different periods of Japanese history.
Disciplines :
Arts & humanities: Multidisciplinary, general & others
Author, co-author :
Thele, Andreas ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département des sciences de l'antiquité > Centre d'Etudes japonaises
Language :
English
Title :
Ethic and aesthetic aspects of Japanese sword practice
Alternative titles :
[fr] Aspects éthiques et esthétiques de la pratique du sabre japonais
Original title :
[en] Ethic and aesthetic aspects of Japanese sword practice
