Book Review: Green - The History Of A Color

ONE of a series of books, each focusing on a particular colour, Green: The History of A Color, by French academic Michel Pastoureau, is a treasure trove of information and surprising discoveries.

Having taught for over 30 years at the Sorbonne’s École Pratique des Hautes Études, Pastoureau, a specialist in medieval art, is well-placed to provide an overview of the importance of colour, not only in art but in all aspects of life.