Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/junichir-tanizaki

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jun'ichirō Tanizaki born?July 24, 1886
2. When did Jun'ichirō Tanizaki die?July 30, 1965
3. Who was Jun'ichirō Tanizaki?Jun'ichirō Tanizaki was a famous Japanese writer who lived from 1886 to 1965. He is known for his stories about desire, culture, and how people feel when their world changes.
4. Why did Tanizaki write about desire and sensuality?He wanted to explore human feelings and show that beauty can be found in unexpected places. His stories often challenge what people think is normal or acceptable.

Aesthetic Sensibilities: A person's appreciation and understanding of beauty and art.
Cultural Flux: A state of continuous change and instability within a culture.
Psyche: The human soul, mind, or spirit, encompassing thoughts, feelings, and consciousness.