A Dictionary of Color Combinations

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But it was also a period permeated with a new atmosphere brought on by the influence of western culture.

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The original 6-volume work Haishoku Soukan (The complete collection of color combinations), from which this booklet is derived, was published from 1933 to 1934. For posters and prints, we roll them into a sturdy cardboard tube and then pack the tube into a cardboard box. From this rich resource, 100 fascinating examples have been selected as the basis for this puzzle book.The concept of "combining colors” was not generally recognized at the time, so, samplers of color combinations containing specific color combination patterns were highly unusual.

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I think most of the English names used in the book are rather ad hoc, while the Japanese terms would actually be recognised in certain specialised occupations, like kimono dyeing, Japanese style painting (or 'nihonga'), lacquerware making, 'ukiyo-e' woodblock printing, etc.However, i like the combinations and it provides a TON of them, so i will be keeping this book and coming back to it often. The book features a wide range of color palettes, providing inspiration and guidance for designers and artists. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Sanzo Wada was active as an artist,art school instructor,costume designer for the movies and the theater, and kimono and fashion designer who employed his extensive and versatile talents to do innovative work that centered primarily on visual perception and form. A Dictionary Of Color Combinations is a collection of flat color squares placed in over 300 side-by-side combinations.