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Beautiful Traditional Colors of Japan

Journey through Japan’s four seasons with this exquisite color dictionary featuring 277 traditional Japanese colors. This beautifully crafted reference combines stunning visuals with comprehensive technical specifications, presenting each color through seasonal progression with color swatches, detailed name explanations, and rich photography of plants, annual events, and traditional art and craft works. Experience the refined aesthetic of Japanese color culture through this masterfully designed volume.

Key Features
∙ 277 Traditional Colors - Representative selection of Japan’s most important historical colors
∙ Seasonal Organization - Colors arranged in progression through spring, summer, autumn, and winter
∙ Complete Color Specifications - All colors include Munsell values, CMYK, RGB, and HEX (web color) values
∙ Rich Visual Content - Abundant photography featuring plants, seasonal events, and fine art/craft works
∙ Color Name Explanations - Detailed descriptions of each color’s etymology and cultural significance
∙ Thematic Columns - Special features exploring color naming traditions across different aspects of Japanese culture
∙ Partially Bilingual - Selected content in both Japanese and English

What’s Inside
This 208-page color encyclopedia presents traditional Japanese colors through seasonal themes, with each entry featuring:
∙ Accurate color swatches for visual reference
∙ Historical and cultural context for color names
∙ Stunning photography connecting colors to nature and tradition
∙ Complete technical specifications for practical application

Special Thematic Columns
Enriching features exploring Japanese color naming traditions:
∙ Plant Color Names - Colors derived from botanical sources
∙ Ukiyo-e Color Names - Traditional woodblock print palette
∙ Bird Color Names - Hues inspired by avian plumage
∙ Animal Color Names - Colors from the natural world
∙ Kabuki Actor Color Names - Theatrical color traditions
∙ And more cultural color themes

Practical Applications
Combines exceptional reference value with aesthetic appreciation, perfect for:
∙ Graphic designers and illustrators
∙ Artists and craftspeople
∙ Cultural historians and researchers
∙ Anyone working with Japanese-inspired design
∙ Color enthusiasts and collectors

Specifications
∙ Language: Japanese (partially bilingual - Japanese/English)
∙ Pages: 208
∙ Color Coverage: 277 traditional Japanese colors
∙ Technical Data: Munsell, CMYK, RGB, and HEX values for all colors