The book "**Sensing Nature: Rethinking the Japanese Perception of Nature**" explores the Japanese understanding of nature through contemporary art 【1】【2】. Key themes and topics include:
* **Re-evaluation of Japanese Perception of Nature:** The book aims to reconsider the Japanese sense of nature, particularly within the context of an urbanized and modernized world 【1】【2】.
* **Human Interaction with Nature:** It delves into how humans perceive and interact with nature, incorporating natural phenomena, the universe, and human experiences 【3】【4】.
* **Artistic Interpretations of Nature:** The book highlights the artistic interpretations of nature by **Yoshioka Tokujin**, **Shinoda Taro**, and **Kuribayashi Takashi**, examining their individual approaches to representing and questioning our relationship with the natural world 【5】【6】.
* **Contemporary Art:** Key topics include **21st-century Japanese art** and **contemporary art installations** 【7】.
* **Cultural Significance of Nature in Art:** The book also touches on the cultural importance of nature in art 【7】.