{"product_id":"9784805318188","title":"Colors in Japanese Art","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow color is used in the most famous works of Japanese art—from the 16th century to the present.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 color itself is a leading figure in Japan's long and varied artistic tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book presents over 120 great works of fine and decorative art and discusses the color schemes used in each work, including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003e The 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 colors in over 120 magnificent examples!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA detailed analysis of each work shows how these color schemes evolved; how their popularity waxed and waned over time; the social and spiritual significance of certain color combinations; and the pigments and dyes used to create them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor swatches accompany the featured artworks to show readers how colors were used in subtle combinations, including many hues, tones and tints unique to the Japanese arts. A color chart at the end of the book summarizes the beautiful colors that are most characteristic of this tradition.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nobuyoshi Hamada","offers":[{"title":"Tuttle Publishing |  Hardback | With dust jacket |  2024-09-24","offer_id":45664536756479,"sku":"9784805318188","price":39.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_5e733dfd-6c52-4b84-841d-b0e1588c509e.jpg?v=1717709706","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9784805318188","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}