The Beautiful Traditional Colors of Japan: A beautiful dictionary of colors with captivating visuals (Japanese Edition)

Hamada, Nobuyoshi

ISBN 10: 475625568X / ISBN 13: 9784756255686

Published by PIE International, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Beautiful Traditional Colors of Japan: A beautiful dictionary of colors with captivating visuals (Japanese Edition)
• Publisher: PIE International
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: Japanese
• ISBN 10: 475625568X
• ISBN 13: 9784756255686
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

A visual color encyclopedia presenting more than 270 traditional Japanese colors arranged in order of the four seasons.

The beauty of Japan is deeply rooted in the natural colors of the changing seasons. This book contains more than 270 of the most representative traditional Japanese colors, from spring to summer, autumn and winter, along with color charts, CMYK/RGB data, and explanations of color names in both Japanese and English. Photographs of ukiyo-e, plants, annual events, and festivals, as well as beautiful visuals of arts and crafts, showcase these distinctive colors as they appear in their visual and cultural contexts throughout each season of the year. We hope this book will help readers enjoy and understand more deeply about these beautiful traditional colors.

About the Author

Nobuyoshi Hamada edits art books on topics ranging from dyeing, craft work, and contemporary art.