Colors of the World

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

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780393731477
Publisher:	Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date:	04/17/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	9.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Dominique Lenclos, is a classics professor. She collaborates with her husband, Jean-Philippe, in his research. They have written extensively on the geography of color, including Colors of the World and Windows of the World, the companion to Doors of the World.

Jean-Philippe Lenclos is a designer-colorist and founder of Atelier 3D Couleur, a studio based in Paris that specializes in the conception and application of color in the environment, architecture, and industrial products. He has exhibited his work in Tokyo, London, Paris, and Lisbon, and he teaches color theory at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. Dominique Lenclos, a professor of classics, assists her husband in his research and site analyses. Their book Color of France received numerous awards, including the 1983-84 International Color Design award. They are also the authors of Colors of Europe.

Table of Contents

	Preface	9
	The Geography of Color: A Chromatic Itinerary	10
	Colors and Symbols	24
	Construction Materials	34
	Decors and Surfaces	48
	Analysis of a Site: Viviers, France	58
	Maps of the World	72
	United States	74
	Guatemala	100
	Brazil	112
	Russia	132
	South Africa	146
	Algeria	176
	Morocco	190
	Iran	204
	Yemen	218
	India	240
	Japan	264
	Books, articles, and publications related to the work of Jean-Philippe Lenclos	284
	Bibliography	286

Editorial Reviews

"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

"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."

Green Places (UK) - Ken Worpole

"Glossy paperback with dynamic photographs displaying the brilliant diversity of...color."

Lovin' Life After 50

"Over 600 color photographs reveal striking colour patterns from Yemen to Guatemala."

Tyrone Times & Duncannon Gazette (UK) - Noel Reid

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

Fiberarts Magazine