Contributed articles presented at a conference on Okakura Tenshin: Pan-Asianism, Nationalism, and Art, organized by East Asia Programme, Institute of Chinese Studies, in December 2002.
Okakura Tenshin is a significant figure in Japan's modern intellectual history. This volume explores key themes emanating from Okakura's philosophy and legacy.
Contributed articles presented at a conference on Okakura Tenshin: Pan-Asianism, Nationalism, and Art, organized by East Asia Programme, Institute of Chinese Studies, in December 2002.
"Okakura Tenshin (1862-1913) is a significant figure in Japan's modern intellectual history. His writings in both Japanese and English became part of a growing discourse that positioned Japan as the guardian and protector of Asia against the depredations, cultural as much as eco…