Japanese aesthetics, Kanso
Kanso: The Art of Purposeful Simplicity Understanding Purposeful Elimination in Painting and Design Introduction Kanso (簡素) is defined as “simplicity” or the elimination of clutter. According to Kanso Design, everything in the design must have a purpose—nothing is there for simple decoration. When followed, kanso is believed to help soothe anxiety and de-clutter the mind. […]