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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 686
EAN num: 9784770023230
ISBN number: 4770023235
Label: Kodansha International
Manufacturer: Kodansha International
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 160
Printing Date: March 15, 1999
Publishing house: Kodansha International
Sale Popularity Level: 282585
Studio: Kodansha International
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The Colorist seeks nothing less than to demystify colour aesthetics. After three years of extensive travel and research, colour specialist Shigenobu Kobayashi has devised a stunningly simple method for pinpointing personal colour preferences. A series of clear-cut exercises allows you to accurately define your colour sense and then locate it on an 'image scale' in order to select compatible colour schemes for home or office, or even wardrobe.
Next, Kobayashi illuminates the underpinnings of colour in everyday and ornamental settings, revealing the hidden technique beneath each successful colour scheme. He introduces a full range of colors for all moods and tastes, then presents eight psychological colour types to assist you in putting your own colour profile to practical use in the bedroom, den, playroom, or office.
With over 500 colour photographs, 50 charts, and hundreds of sample 'color-scale chips,' the Colorist not only delivers a unique method of defining colour sense but provides invaluable insights into the art of using color, making it an indispensable guide for home owners, decorators, artists, and designers-indeed, anyone who works with or enjoys color.
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Japan and Japanese have their own view & style in writing and this book shows what's the style & view. The author says about 'European-style-usage of colour and the underlying reasons and schemes' through eyes of a famous Japanese professor, so that it's somewhat unique and interesting. However, if you can read Japanese, I think it would be better trying to buy and read the original(Japanese) version. In a word, it's scrupulous and acceptable book.
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Colour choices may not be easy but they are doable if you follow the process outlined in this book.
'Colorist' is a fascinating insight into how and why colour affects us and our impressions of the world. It abounds with images from nature, architecture, art and products.
It is not a simple book to immediately apply but it offers a workable process which relies on an excellent understanding of what is required from the colour scheme being prepared. By applying the book's principles it is possible to develop both appropriate colour schemes and the rationale behind why these are the right colour choices!
I felt that some of the language suffered from being translated from Japanese but on the whole the book is well written and follows a logical progression identifying the various elements that need to go into making successful colour choices.
If colour is an important element of your life, whether at home or work, this book will help you identify your colour prejudices and the right colour combinations for a particular project. Overall a good buy!
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