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A little off topic, but the whole Japanese "utsukushii" and/or "kawaii" aesthetic... Where does it come from?

Descriptions of "utsukushi" things and moments in "The Pillow Book" from the Heian period goes back to the year 1002.

Note: Thumbnail URL is from a different article that is referenced in the linked article https://news.artnet.com/market/yoshitomo-nara-hong-kong-1671325

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[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Ah the utsukushi aesthetic, haven't seen that since the Heian era.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Truly a nostalgic period