Lush foilage, spring shoots, queasiness, decay. For painters in the middle ages, green was a chemically unstable colour, prone to bleeding. Because of this, its meanings are complex and capricious, good and bad: fortune and envy, sickness and health. This sumptuous book explores the story of green, with an essay that traces its shifting symbolism from ancient history to present day and a gallery section showcasing the colour in all its forms and shades. A beautiful gift for art lovers, designers and anyone who wants to understand how their favourite colour came to be.