The concept of 'ma'

  • Published on : 08/12/2017
  • by : M.M.
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A beauty ideal

Harmony, balance, simplicity, zen... Just a few words that can come to mind when we talk about Japanese art. The minimalism can sometimes be surprising. In reality, the negative space that's left is precisely what generates their beauty. This emptiness, which isn't really empty, is the ma.

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