- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co. (15 Jun 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0393731472
- ISBN-13: 978-0393731477
- Product Dimensions: 27.3 x 23 x 2.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 814,106 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Glossy paperback with dynamic photographs displaying the brilliant diversity of...color.
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Based on the geography of color analysis method, which Jean-Philippe and Dominique Lenclos have elaborated through years of travel and research, this book examine the palettes of diverse habitats to reveal how geology, climate, light, sociocultural behavior, and the traditions of local residents and construction techniques uniquely shape a landscape s architectural personality and chromatic character.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Stunningly Beautiful-A Superb Collaboration
30 Jun 2004
Format:Paperback
A Husband and Wife team bring their insights together in a book that exudes beauty and order in the natural and the built environments. The photos are meticulously color balanced, the natural hues in buildings are inspiring and life affirming. The book is so multi-faceted that it could have other titles as well, "Color in Geometry" and "Homes with Soul" would be appropriate. The book deserves a cloth cover, much like Christopher Alexanders opus "The Theory of Life. This is a book you will come back to when you need to recharge your soul with the beauty of man and nature in harmony. I smiled a lot while looking through the book. Give this book to your friends, it's that good!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Photographic Journey Through Eleven Countries
8 Jun 2009
Format:Paperback
"Windows framed in sculpted wood are particularly elaborate and often take on the appearance of finely worked lace accentuated with white, with blue frequently added as a counterpoint." ~ pg. 141
Through six hundred color photographs, Jean Philippe and Dominique Lenclos reveal the cultural significance of color in eleven countries. The pictures are from the United States, Guatemala, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Iran, Yemen, India and Japan.
I was surprised to notice some of the similarities in architectures in houses in Concarneau, France and Findochty, Scotland. The magical blue color of the houses in Jodhpur, India is stunning in beauty. The earth tones in Morocco contrast sharply with the bright mural covered homes in South Africa. The subdued grays and browns of Japan seem to reflect a meditative quality. The prettiest homes seem to be in Russia. The intricate designs on the window frames are especially beautiful.
While this book mostly focuses on houses there are some pictures of a graveyard and a few pictures of markets in public squares. Some of the pictures are enhanced by the residents standing or sitting outside their homes in colorful traditional clothing.
I'd recommend this book to anyone with an interest in architecture or color. This photographic journey through the world will leave you with a deeper understanding of culture and traditions. The authors explain why certain colors are used in various countries which makes this all the more fascinating.
~The Rebecca Review
Through six hundred color photographs, Jean Philippe and Dominique Lenclos reveal the cultural significance of color in eleven countries. The pictures are from the United States, Guatemala, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Iran, Yemen, India and Japan.
I was surprised to notice some of the similarities in architectures in houses in Concarneau, France and Findochty, Scotland. The magical blue color of the houses in Jodhpur, India is stunning in beauty. The earth tones in Morocco contrast sharply with the bright mural covered homes in South Africa. The subdued grays and browns of Japan seem to reflect a meditative quality. The prettiest homes seem to be in Russia. The intricate designs on the window frames are especially beautiful.
While this book mostly focuses on houses there are some pictures of a graveyard and a few pictures of markets in public squares. Some of the pictures are enhanced by the residents standing or sitting outside their homes in colorful traditional clothing.
I'd recommend this book to anyone with an interest in architecture or color. This photographic journey through the world will leave you with a deeper understanding of culture and traditions. The authors explain why certain colors are used in various countries which makes this all the more fascinating.
~The Rebecca Review
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Amazing Book!
13 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
I'm tired of the fluffy books about color. Here is some concrete studies on color use in different cultures with relation to architectural color choices. This information is the perfect addition to my thesis research for grad school on the topic of cultural differences in color perception. Plus, it is so beautiful to look at! Really beautiful.
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