Colors in Japanese Art av Nobuyoshi Hamada

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How color is used in the most famous works of Japanese art¿from the 16th century to the present. From the vibrant reds of traditional kimonos to the serene blues of tarashikomi riverscapes and woodblock prints, this book shows that color itself is a leading figure in Japan's long and varied artistic tradition. Whether 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, Colors in Japanese Art is your key to understanding this extraordinary artistic tradition. This book presents over 120 great works of fine and decorative art and discusses the color schemes used in each work, including:The vibrant red, gold, multi-hued kimonos from the 18th and 19th century Edo periodThe gold, green and deep-blue season-themed screens of Tohaku and SesshuThe elegant pinks and blues in the landscape prints of Hiroshige and Hokusai The blues, reds and yellows in the Ko-Kutani and Imari porcelains of the Edo and M