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Traditional Colors of Japan

Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary: The Complete Guide for Designers and Graphic Artists (Over 2,750 Color Combinations and Patterns with CMYK and RGB References)
By Teruko Sakurai
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Traditional Colors of Japan by Teruko Sakurai explores the timeless elegance and cultural significance of Japan's traditional colours. Through vivid descriptions and beautiful illustrations, it delves into the history, symbolism, and aesthetic principles of these hues, offering insight into their enduring role in art, design, and daily life.
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If you're fascinated by the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and its historical nuances, this book offers an in-depth exploration of traditional Japanese colours and their significance. You might enjoy it if you appreciate the intersection of art and cultural heritage, as it intricately outlines how these colours have permeated various aspects of Japanese art and daily life over the centuries.

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Traditional Colors of Japan

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Expert colourist Teruko Sakurai takes you to the end of the rainbow—and beyond—in this inspiring colour dictionary!

Over 2,750 traditional Japanese colour combinations are presented, organised into 100 different themes associated with the seasons, landscapes, and artistic heritage of Japan. Whether it's a shower of pink cherry blossoms, the flutter of a carp flap, or the austere and cool tones of Mt. Fuji, flipping the pages of this colour dictionary is like taking a stroll through the sensual delights of Japanese culture in all its dazzling tones, hues, and palettes.

Each two-page section in this richly-illustrated book presents a different theme with the following information:

  • An introduction to 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

Traditional Colors of Japan 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: 9784805316412

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: Over 2,750 Color Combinations and Patterns with CMYK and RGB References, with over 3,750 color photos and illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 652g

Pages: 288

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Teruko Sakurai

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 person 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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