Description: Thank you for visiting our store.DescriptionA Dictionary of Color Combinations 1 & 2 set Japanese Creative World Books NEW A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol.1 Contains 348 patterns of modern color schemes from the Taisho and early Showa periods.A compact color scheme sample book brought back to life in the modern age! The concept of "color schemes" was not generally recognizedThe concept of "color schemes" was not generally recognized until the Taisho and early Showa eras, when the need for color was first recognized.Sanzo Wada was one of the first to recognize the need for color schemes in the Taisho and early Showa eras, when the concept of "color schemes" was not generally recognized.This book can be called a pioneer of color culture in Japan.It was an epoch-making "color scheme sample book" that showed specific color scheme patterns.This book is a reprint of the famous "Color Scheme General Guide" in a new and revised edition.The color schemes included in this book are not only materials from the Taisho and Showa eras, but also universal sensibilities that can be used even today.The color schemes included in this book are not only materials from the Taisho and Showa eras, but also have a universal sensibility that can be utilized even in the modern age. 348 color schemes are included.CMYK values and color chips are included for all color tables.Ideal for color coordinators, interior design coordinators, and others.Ideal for research and practical use in all fields. A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol.2Second in the series: classic Japanese color recipes for use in design, fashion, interiors, art, and moreFrom 1933 to 1934 Sanzo Wada published a collection of color combinations that was the first of its kind in Japan.In 2010 Seigensha reprinted this classic as A Dictionary of Color Combinations, which was applauded by DieZeit as a source of inspiration filled with a captivating array of “hues we didn't even know existed".Now, following on that enduring bestseller, A Dictionary of Color Combinations 2 brings back two more worksby Wada published in 1935–1936 and 1938,respectively. The book presents 72 color patterns themed on theJapanese seasons and another 165 drawn from early to mid-twentieth-century fashion, interior, and graphicdesign, making it an indispensable reference for designers, fashion and interior specialists, illustrators,photographers, writers, and indeed anyone engaged in creative work.[Featuring]・72 combinations of three to seven colors themed on the twelve months of the Japanese year,valuable as an inspiration source for design, kimono and other apparel, and interiors・165 color combinations from fashion, interior, and graphic design that capture the ambience of1910s to 1930s Japan for illustrators and others seeking to re-create the authentic look and feel of the period・Color names in Japanese and English・172 removable color chipsSanzo Wada (1883–1967)'s interest in the importance of color prompted him to foundthe Japan Standard Color Association (present-day Japan Color Research Institute) in 1927.Active not only as a color researcher but also as an artist, fashion designer,and stage and film art director, he received the 1954 Academy Award for Best Costume Design for Gate ofHell and was recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government in 1958.Shipping FREE Shipping (Shipping charges may apply depending on the shipping address.Please check.shipping rate) We will ship via FedEx or Japan Post. We pack and ship sturdily.International Buyers - Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Thank you for your understanding.
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Language: EnglishJapanese
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Size: 10.6 x 1.4 x 15 cm x 2 books
Author: Sanzo Wada
Publisher: Seigensha
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan