
Green: The History of a Color
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Romance
Religion & Spirituality
Science & Technology
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형식
하드커버
페이지
240
언어
영어
출판됨
Aug 24, 2014
출판사
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
069115936X
ISBN-13
9780691159362
설명
Michel Pastoureau invites readers on a vibrant journey through time and culture with his engaging exploration of the color green. This expert scholar delves into green's historical significance, tracing its evolution from ancient societies to modern times, revealing how its perception has shifted throughout the ages.
Through captivating illustrations and insightful narratives, the book uncovers green's role in art, religion, and societal norms. Readers will discover how this color has symbolized everything from renewal and nature to envy and wealth, highlighting its complex relationship with human emotions and values. Pastoureau meticulously examines how the color has influenced various civilizations and examines its presence in language, fashion, and even commerce.
Ultimately, the book is not just about color but also about the deeper meanings and associations that green evokes in different cultures. It encourages readers to appreciate the nuances of green in their own lives, enriching their understanding of the world around them.
Through captivating illustrations and insightful narratives, the book uncovers green's role in art, religion, and societal norms. Readers will discover how this color has symbolized everything from renewal and nature to envy and wealth, highlighting its complex relationship with human emotions and values. Pastoureau meticulously examines how the color has influenced various civilizations and examines its presence in language, fashion, and even commerce.
Ultimately, the book is not just about color but also about the deeper meanings and associations that green evokes in different cultures. It encourages readers to appreciate the nuances of green in their own lives, enriching their understanding of the world around them.