A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol. 1&2 Japanese Creative World 2 Books Set

Description: DescriptionA Dictionary of Color CombinationsThis book is a collection of 348 color combinations originated by Sanzo Wada(1883-1967) who,in that time of increasingly avant-grade and diversified use of color,was quick to focus on the importance of color and laid the foundation for contemporary color research. 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.Sanzo Wada (1883~1967)'s interest in the importance of color prompted him to found the 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 of Hell and was recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government in 1958. Second 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. Payment We accept Managed Payment. Payment is due within 1 days of the auction end. We will ship the item 3 business days after your payment clears. ShippingWe will ship by FedEx or Japan Post. I attach the tracking number. Please bid it without worrying. Shipping is available from Monday to Friday.Weekends are not available because post office is closed. International Buyers - Please Note: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.

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