Dictionary of Color Combinations
For artists, designers, and tattooers building a stronger eye for color, Dictionary of Color Combinations is more than a palette book. It is a serious reference for studying harmony, contrast, and restraint. Used well, it helps you make faster, better color decisions—because strong work comes from judgment, not guesswork.
Sanzo Wada (1883–1967) was an artist, teacher, and costume & kimono designer working through a pivotal period in Japanese avant-garde art and cinema. He was early in developing color combinations that blend traditional Japanese sensibility with Western influence—work that helped lay foundations for modern color research.
Based on Wada’s original six-volume work from the 1930s, this edition presents 348 color combinations in a compact format built for repeat use. Rather than offering rules to memorize, it rewards slow study: how tones sit together, where contrast sharpens, and how restraint creates impact.
This title is especially useful if you want to:
- Build a more reliable sense of color harmony (not just “nice colors”)
- Study contrast and balance for flash, large-scale work, and composition
- Develop a stronger visual vocabulary for design and image-making
Dictionary of Color Combinations is a strong companion for anyone who wants a more intentional relationship to reference—and a small book worth returning to when you need clarity.
Book details
- Title: Dictionary of Color Combinations
- Binding: Softcover
- Language: Japanese / English
- Pages: 354
- Size: 105 × 150 mm (4.13 × 5.91 inches)
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