Green Sky, Blue Grass: Colour Coding Worlds

This publication explores the phenomenon of color from interdisciplinary perspectives, combining anthropological case studies with essays from philosophy, linguistics, and physics. It highlights how colors are perceived differently and how they are linked to social and cosmological ideas across cultures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 09 July 2021
Publisher: Kerber Verlag

Green Sky, Blue Grass: A Controversial Title

It may come as a surprise to some, but the sky is not always blue, and the grass is not always green. In ancient Japanese poetry, the sky is sometimes described as green, while the grass is portrayed as blue. Despite the fact that we all perceive colors in the same way, physiologically speaking, they are perceived differently across cultures, and they are ordered according to distinct criteria. Moreover, colors are intertwined with a wide range of social and cosmological ideas.

This publication aims to explore the multifaceted phenomenon of "color" from various interdisciplinary perspectives. Anthropological case studies engage in a lively dialogue with essays from the fields of philosophy, linguistics, and physics. By bringing together diverse viewpoints, this publication seeks to shed light on the complexities and nuances of color perception and its cultural significance.

Through a series of thought-provoking articles, this publication aims to deepen our understanding of the role of color in our lives, from the symbolic meanings it carries to its physiological and psychological effects. It will challenge our assumptions and broaden our horizons, encouraging us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the world around us through a fresh lens of color.

Weight: 554g
Dimension: 172 x 232 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783735607515