why read haiku? 3 reasons

Some reasons to read haiku 

Okay so 100s have been translated into other languages and thousands if not millions written over the centuries in Japanese.

Why read them?

The best are perfect exquisite gems every syllable working together to invoke image sound n feeling

They remind us of things photos can not capture although they often seem similar to snapshots or instagram catching echoes of moments.

They are beautiful.

Korean Phoenix Vase

#Korean #phoenix #vase #ceramics #asianceramics #koreanceramics

 

This is not as elaborately detailed as some Chinese and Japanese depictions but it has grace and lightness and lines that curve with beauty across the surface of the vessel. 

It really shows the beauty of using cobalt pigment in place of ink !

More phoenixes next time! 

Hokusai's Phoenix Painting

 Hokusai's Phoenix Painting 

#hokusai #phoenix 

While Hokusai is best known as a print designer he did also paint !

I have shared this one before but as this is one of his lesser known works I wanted to share it so more people can enjoy it !