Grey, Brown and Blue in Edo Period Japan

Authors

  • Jirayu Pongvarut Digital Expression Design Course, Faculty of Art and Design, Tokoha University

Keywords:

Grey, Nezumi Iro, Brown, Cha Iro, Blue, Indigo Blue, Edo period

Abstract

  

The purpose of this study is to clarified colour systems and usage in Edo period, Japan. The methodology of this study focused on a specific colour naming system, how each colour related to the others and materials used for pigments production. In Edo period specific Japanese Kanji characters had been nominated for each colour. Since each Kanji character represented distinctive meaning, every name nominated thus had its own characteristic. Materials used for each colour and its artistic context has been focused as well. The findings are that in Edo period, all 3 colours in Japan; grey, brown and blue had been differentiated by more than 100 colour names depended on each specific material and production processes. 

Published

11-12-2019

How to Cite

Pongvarut, J. (2019). Grey, Brown and Blue in Edo Period Japan. Silpa Bhirasri (Journal of Fine Arts), 7(1), 111–133. Retrieved from https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jfa/article/view/228746

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2562): Silpa Bhirasri Journal of fine arts

Section

Research Articles

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