{"product_id":"new-edition-japanese-traditional-colors-225-historical-colors","title":"New Edition Japanese Traditional Colors: 225 Historical Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Edition Japanese Traditional Colors: Their Names and Tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the historical colors of Japan with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Edition Japanese Traditional Colors: Their Names and Tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a comprehensive reference documenting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e225 traditional Japanese colors from ancient times through the early modern period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors appear throughout important Japanese historical texts and classical literature, including the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKojiki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNihon Shoki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMan'yoshu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Pillow Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tale of Genji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many years, however, the exact appearance of these historical colors could not be directly observed. Researchers often had to rely on written descriptions and historical records to reconstruct their appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book presents a systematic study of these traditional Japanese colors based on extensive historical research and practical dyeing tests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e225 Traditional Japanese Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book examines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e225 traditional Japanese colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, covering colors used from ancient Japan through the early modern period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach color entry includes information about:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional color name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDye materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical dyeing methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical development and changes in popularity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical references and sources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMunsell color values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor charts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish color names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the book both a historical reference and a practical resource for studying Japanese color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReconstructing Historical Japanese Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiki Nagasaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, spent many years researching historical Japanese color references.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colors in this book were examined using authoritative historical sources, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassical Japanese literature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical documents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique textile fragments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional dye sample books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical color references\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe research was further supported by actual dyeing experiments to verify and examine the resulting color tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach provides a detailed look at how traditional Japanese colors were understood, produced, and used throughout history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Ancient Colors to Early Modern Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book explores the development of Japanese color culture across different historical periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt connects traditional colors with Japanese literature, textiles, dyeing practices, historical fashion, and changing aesthetic preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a valuable reference for understanding not only individual colors, but also the cultural and historical context behind them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Color Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo make the information easier to use, the book includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolor charts and Munsell values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e alongside its historical research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional reference materials include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronological tables of historical sources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese and Western color name comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference bibliography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish color names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor samples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis combination makes the book useful for both historical research and creative reference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Reference for Designers, Artists and Researchers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is particularly suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraphic designers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextile 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class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeiki Nagasaki (1912–1995)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a Japanese scholar specializing in the history of Japanese color arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe graduated from the Design Department of Kyoto Municipal College of Painting, now Kyoto City University of Arts, and devoted his career to the study of Japanese color culture and history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe served as an emeritus professor of Kyoto City University of Arts, professor at Saga University of Arts, and lecturer at the graduate school of Nara University of Education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct 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