Ca’ Foscari Japanese Studies

Collana | Ca’ Foscari Japanese Studies
Miscellanea | L’estetica del vuoto
Capitolo | Estetica del vuoto in Mori Mariko

Estetica del vuoto in Mori Mariko

Un uso strategico del discorso sullo Zen

Abstract

This paper investigates how contemporary artist Mori Mariko has constructed her discourse on Buddhism in general and Zen in particular. In her works, Zen is perceived and described as ‘spirituality’ characterised by the concept of oneness and a harmonious relationship with nature. It will become clear how Suzuki Daisetsu’s construction of Zen has influenced this essentialist view. The paper concludes that through the analysis of Mori’s works it is possible to reach a better understanding of what ‘Zen’ means today, especially in the Euro-American contexts.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Presentato: 02 Settembre 2022 | Accettato: 24 Novembre 2022 | Pubblicato 21 Aprile 2023 | Lingua: it

Keywords Suzuki DaisetsuZenEstetica del vuotoAuto-orientalismoMori Mariko


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