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In Praise of Shadows Jun'ichiro Tanizaki
Publisher: Leete'S Island Books

/ I love their shade, / a quiet, humble light. CHICAGO UNDERGROUND DUO 「In Praise Of Shadows」. I was particularly interested in books about the differences in perception. The essay was originally published in 1933. In Praise of Shadows comprises Greer's recent investigations into the projected image, cut paper work and cast shadows. I came across this slim book (which is more an extended essay) while looking into texts on aesthetics. In-praise-shadows-tanizaki-junichiro-paperback-cover-art[. I love the depth of shadows, / deeper than the light. / Trees and clouds, / the cleft of mountains / leave their cadence over earth, / shadows on the edge of night. Essay adapted from "In Praise of Shadows: New European Lighting Design," presented at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, September 19–October 18, 2009. The English translation was published in 1977. Victoria and Albert Museum, London "In Praise of Shadows" exhibition of new European lighting design More photographs from museums and galleries here.