Title:Iris Of Virtue
If it is hidden, it is the Flower; If it is not, it is not flower.
- Fushikaden, Zeami(A.D.1363-1443) -
The famous Japanese aesthetician, Noh actor and playwright writes The secret essence of Art Which has been read among those Who are in pursuit of artistic truth To this date.
That being said When looking at flowers in nature, Say, this iris flower from my garden, That flower of virtue, I believe, Comes out naturally Whether it is hidden or not.
Iris of virtue, in essence, And anything if it is a real thing, Cannot be missed Like its sweet scent Comforts one's heart tenderly.
Yet perhaps It can be said that The secret of that beauty Is being always hidden Or invisible Because that true beauty resides, As Plato of Athens mentions, Always in Ideal world.
秘すれば花 秘せずば花なるべからず
- 『風姿花伝』世阿弥 -
秘せずとも 菖蒲の花は かぐわしく アレテは常に イデアに在らむ
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