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Modern Colors of Japan

Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary: The Complete Guide for Designers and Graphic Artists (Over 3,300 Color Combinations and Patterns with CMYK and RGB References)
By Teruko Sakurai
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Modern Colors of Japan by Teruko Sakurai explores the vibrant and dynamic use of colour in contemporary Japanese art and design. Delving into a rich tapestry of traditional influences and modern innovations, the book showcases how artists and designers use colour to express identity, culture, and emotion. This captivating journey through Japan's aesthetic landscape highlights the intersection of history and modernity in its visual culture.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for Japanese aesthetics and a love for exploring the vibrant interplay of colours in art. It offers a delightful journey through Japan's unique cultural expressions and modern interpretations, perfect for anyone intrigued by the beauty of arts and culture in a contemporary context.

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An indispensable guide to the colours and combinations of contemporary Japanese design—by one of Japan's leading colourists!

Colour consultant Teruko Sakurai finds inspiration everywhere—in the foods, landscapes, and everyday objects of her native land. Flipping through the pages of this book is like taking a tour through modern Japan. The tones, hues, and palettes will dazzle and inspire you.

Over 3,300 different colour combinations are presented in over 125 different themes. Each two-page section in Modern Colors of Japan presents a different theme with the following information:

  • An introduction giving a brief background on the colour scheme and a description of how it can be used
  • A number-coded nine-colour palette board showing the range of shades and hues that complement and comprise the scheme
  • CMYK, RGB, and HEX (the colour code used in Japan) references for all nine colours
  • 26 examples, including two and three-colour combinations with photos and illustrations

This is an indispensable guide for graphic designers, illustrators, decorators, artists, and publishing professionals. It will also be enjoyable and inspiring for readers planning their own home design or art projects.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805316405

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: Over 3,300 Color Combinations and Patterns with CMYK and RGB References, with over 4,500 color photos and illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Teruko Sakurai is CEO of Tokyo Colors, a company focusing on design, color consulting and corporate training. She advises product and advertising corporate clients as well as color science instructors at universities and design schools, in addition to producing her own color teaching manuals. In 2014, she was the first Japanese to be certified as an instructor in the Swedish National Standard Natural Color System (NCS). She is a member of the Japan Color Society, a color design master with the International Color Design Association, and a certified lecturer for the Color Certification Association and Colorist Association of Japan.

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