Traditional Colors of Japan: Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary: The Complete Guide for Designers and Graphic Artists

by Teruko Sakurai

Expert colorist Teruko Sakurai takes you to the end of the rainbow--and beyond--in this inspiring color dictionary!

Over 2,750 traditional Japanese color combinations are presented, organized 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 color 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
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.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Japan

288 pages, Paperback

Published November 2, 2021

Reviews

[Edie Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I previously wrote a review on “The Modern Colors of Japan, part of the same series. Once again , I enjoyed it. Beautiful color palettes. Poetic titles. Nice combinations. If you love looking at or using colors you should enjoy this book.