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 this book 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.
Japanese Color Harmony Dictionary: Modern Colors of Japan
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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 this book 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.
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...
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