Colors of the World

15 June 2004

Dominique Lenclos (Author), Jean-Philippe Lenclos (Author), Gregory Bruhn (Translator)

Description

Colors of the World presents a chromatic journey through the colors of vernacular architecture from the United States to the far corners of the globe.

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.

Reviews

"This book is a gorgeous design resource for any artist, with stunning photography and clear color analysis based on the writers travels." — Fiberarts Magazine

"The issues raised by this outstanding book are many, particularly for those interested in how architecture and landscape have come to terms with each other after many decades of brute opposition." — Ken Worpole, Green Places (UK)

"Glossy paperback with dynamic photographs displaying the brilliant diversity of...color." — Lovin' Life After 50

"From a stunning emerald-green cottage in Ireland to mosaicked walls of thatched-roof huts in South Africa, this book is a serious source of color inspiration, no matter where on this planet you call home." — Oregon Home

"Over 600 color photographs reveal striking colour patterns from Yemen to Guatemala." — Noel Reid, Tyrone Times & Duncannon Gazette (UK)

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Paperback

9780393731477

234 x 272 mm • 288 pages

£39.99

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