From 1933 to 1934 Sanzo Wada published a collection of colour combinations that was the first of its kind in Japan. Following on that enduring bestseller, 'A Dictionary of Colour Combinations' Vol. 2 brings back two more works by Wada published in 1935–1936 and 1938, respectively.
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The book presents 72 colour patterns themed on the Japanese seasons and another 165 drawn from early to mid-twentieth-century fashion, interior, and graphic design, making it an indispensable reference for designers, fashion and interior specialists, illustrators, photographers, writers, and indeed anyone engaged in creative work.
Sanzo Wada (1883-1967) was an artist, teacher, costume and kimono designer during a turbulent time in avant-garde Japanese art and cinema. Wada was ahead of his time in developing traditional and Western influenced colour combinations.
Sanzo Wada (1883-1967) was an artist, teacher, costume and kimono designer during a turbulent time in avant-garde Japanese art and cinema. Wada was ahead of his time in developing traditional and Western influenced colour combinations.
Product Details
Paperback book: 336 pages
Publisher:
seigensha art publishing (03 Jan. 2020)
ISBN: 978-4861527722
Language: bilingual in Japanese - English
Dimensions: 105 w x 20 d x 150 h mm
Weight: 247g
Publisher:
seigensha art publishing (03 Jan. 2020)
ISBN: 978-4861527722
Language: bilingual in Japanese - English
Dimensions: 105 w x 20 d x 150 h mm
Weight: 247g