{"product_id":"9784805318188","title":"Colors in Japanese Art","description":"Author: Nobuyoshi Hamada\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805318188\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Dec 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 208\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow colour is used in the most famous works of Japanese art  from the 16th century to the present.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the vibrant reds of traditional kimonos to the serene blues of \u003ci\u003etarashikomi\u003c\/i\u003e riverscapes and woodblock prints, this book shows that colour itself is a leading figure in Japan\u0026amp;#x27;s long and varied artistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a collector of Japanese art, a student of art history, or simply captivated by the rich shades, tones and hues that Japanese art presents, \u003ci\u003eColors in Japanese Art\u003c\/i\u003e is your key to understanding this extraordinary artistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book presents over 120 great works of fine and decorative art and discusses the colour schemes used in each work, including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe vibrant red, gold, multi-hued kimonos from the 18th and 19th century Edo period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gold, green and deep-blue season-themed screens of Tohaku and Sesshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe elegant pinks and blues in the landscape prints of Hiroshige and Hokusai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blues, reds and yellows in the Ko-Kutani and Imari porcelains of the Edo and Meiji periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy golds in fine lacquerwares dating as far back as the Heian period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so many more colours in over 120 magnificent examples!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA detailed analysis of each work shows how these colour schemes evolved; how their popularity waxed and waned over time; the social and spiritual significance of certain colour combinations; and the pigments and dyes used to create them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour swatches accompany the featured artworks to show readers how colours were used in subtle combinations, including many hues, tones and tints unique to the Japanese arts. A colour chart at the end of the book summarises the beautiful colours that are most characteristic of this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875668381854,"sku":"ADS-9784805318188","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805318188.jpg?v=1779755326","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805318188","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}