The colour Green

All about green...
Symbolism,
Associations,
Green birthstone,
Psychology of green
Effects of green
Green app
Green in science
Green revolution
Green butterfly
Nature green
Green flags
Green politics
Green jobs
Green marketing
Idioms
Conclusion

1. THE COLOUR GREEN

2. INTRODUCTION Just for a second , close your eyes and imagine...as if green vanishes from earth. We can’t even think that right? Yaa , that is the power of green... Lets know the importance and facts about green in upcoming slides.

3. With Green Without Green HOW THE WORLD WOULD BE....

4. Symbolism And Meaning Of Green Green stands for balance, nature, spring, and rebirth. It’s the symbol of prosperity, freshness, and progress. The Green Party in the US is inextricably tied to ecological and progressive causes, and a "greenback" is another term for our paper currency. In Japanese culture, green is associated with eternal life, and it is the sacred colour of Islam, representing respect and the prophet Muhammad.

5. Positive Associations We associate green with vitality, fresh growth, and wealth. We generally think of it as a balanced, healthy, and youthful. We use green in design for spaces intended to foster creativity and productivity, and we associate green with progress–think about giving a project the "green light". Negative Associations What’s fascinating is that as positive as most of our associations with green are, it carries particular potent negative connotations as well. Someone who feels sick might look "green around the gills," and certain yellow-gray greens have a distinctly unpleasant, institutional feel to them. We link green with envy and with greed, and even the Mr. Yuck sticker intended to warn children away from potentially hazardous chemicals is a bright, eye-catching green.

6. Chakras are energy centers within the body that help to regulate all its processes. Each chakra governs specific functions and is represented by one of the seven chakra colours. Chakra Colours Anahata Green: The colour of the Heart chakra, also known as Anahata . This chakra is located at the center of the chest area and is linked to this entire area, the heart, lungs, circulatory system, and cardiac plexus. The Heart Chakra bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual worlds. Opening the Heart chakra allows a person to love more, empathize, and feel compassion. Gemstones that will aid the Heart chakra include emerald, tourmaline, aventurine , malachite, rose quartz, and rhodonite . Green Chakra Colour

7. Green Colour Morse Only one national flag is a single colour. Libya’s solid green flag is one-of-a-kind! In the 1860s, the US government printed new currency. One side of the bills were printed with green ink to prevent counterfeiting since cameras of the day could only take black and white photographs. Paper currency has henceforth been called "greenbacks." In 1929, when the government regularized the size and denomination of its currency, green ink was chosen because it was both plentiful and durable. The precious gemstone emerald is a member of the beryl family, and what makes a beryl an emerald is the presence of chromium–the source of the brilliant green hue. Green Birthstone Colours

8. Green is everywhere. It’s the most common colour in the natural world, and it’s second only to blue as the most common favourite colour. It’s the colour we associate with money, the environment, and aliens, and it’s the colour of revitalization and rebirth. Green is a colour pervasive in the natural environment that says renewing, refreshing and regenerating. It represents balance, growth, learning and harmony. Green is second only to blue as a favourite colour.

9. Green is a cool colour that symbolizes nature and the natural world. Perhaps because of its strong associations with nature, green is often thought to represent tranquillity , good luck, health, and jealousy. Researchers have also found that green can improve reading ability. Some students may find that laying a transparent sheet of green paper over reading material increases reading speed and comprehension. THE COLOUR PSYCHOLOGY OF GREEN

10. Green is often used in decorating for its calming effect. For example, guests waiting to appear on television programs often wait in a “green room” to relax. The Effects of Green :- Green Is Calming The colour green has a calming effect that helps concentration. Green's calming effects may be due to its associations with nature, which people often feel is relaxing and refreshing.

11. Green evokes compassion It symbolizes kind helpful, caring and sympathetic. It is a colour that just radiates compassion Green Is Natural "Green is a symbol of growth of nature. The colour green reminds of the natural world. Green Is Optimistic "Hopeful , optimistic, forgiven, energized, restful, royal, elegant, rich, healthy, playful, respected, responsible, wealthy, cautious, peaceful, warm, stable, tall, clean, stable, comforted, sturdy, strong, and compassionate are symbolizes.

12. GREEN APPS The Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming apps in the world. It was launched in 2006 as a digital music streaming service Spotify logo is simple, clean and minimal. It consists of a green circle with three frequency waves inside which immediately give the viewer the association of sound and movement. The green circle of the design is bright, exciting and clean. It’s a very clear and crisp shape that allows the illustration within to really stand out. Overall, this bright, clean and simple design is a timeless display of creativity, determination and excitement. Simplicity in logo design allows a brand to increase their marketing opportunities in a variety of different formats. This eliminates any chance of the brand symbol losing or warping its identity when placed in different mediums such as print and digital.

13. WhatsApp It allows users to send text messages and voice messages,make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other content. Kuom and Acton have always sought to reflect on WhatsApp values ​​of humility and simplicity. That is why the logo was chosen to convey that message, that is why they chose the colour green, because it represents security, since we all seek privacy in our conversations. In the digital world, the colour green is often used when something is safe or verified.

14. GREEN IN SCIENCE Biology The chloroplasts of plant cells contain a high concentration of chlorophyll, making them appear green. Frogs often appear green because light reflects off of a blue under layer through a yellow upper layer, filtering the light to be primarily green. A yellow- naped Amazon parrot, coloured green for camouflage in the jungle The green huntsman spider is green due to the presence of bilin pigments in the spider's hemolymph and tissue fluids

15. Pigments, food colouring and fireworks Many minerals provide pigments which have been used in green paints and dyes over the centuries. Pigments, in this case, are minerals which reflect the colour green, rather that emitting it through luminescent or phosphorescent qualities. The large number of green pigments makes it impossible to mention them all. Among the more notable green minerals, however is the emerald, which is coloured green by trace amounts of chromium and sometimes vanadium.

16. Green earth is a natural pigment used since the time of the Roman Empire. It is composed of clay coloured by iron oxide, magnesium, aluminium silicate, or potassium. Large deposits were found in the South of France near Nice, and in Italy around Verona, on Cyprus, and in Bohemia. The clay was crushed, washed to remove impurities, then powdered. It was sometimes called Green of Verona.

17. GREEN REVOLUTION * This revolution occurs between 1950 and late 1960 *Father of green revolution is Norman borlaug in 1940 *Father of green revolution in India is M. S. Swaminathan * Almost all wheat and Rice grown today originated in green revolution . *Green revolution s early dramatic successes were in Mexico and Indian subcontinent. *Green revolution, great increase in production of good grains especially wheat and rice. *It increases agricultural production, prosperity of farmers, industrial growth and rural employment.

18. GREEN BUTTERFLY You are the lucky one if you see a green butterfly around you as it brings success and good news. It brings a period of abundance; in love, wealth, and luck. If you were planning to start a new business or a new relationship and were reluctant; seeing a green butterfly is a sign that this is the right time to do everything that you were putting on hold for one reason or another. It is a sign from angels and fairies to start a new life with confidence and belief that everything is going to be ok.

19. The green colour in butterflies symbolizes change. The green butterflies bring positivity and good luck. The butterfly also gives us a lesson that life is short and to make the maximum out of this life. The transformation of the butterfly is also a reminder that death isn’t an end; it is a new beginning in a new dimension in an even better way.

20. Green Butterfly in Different Cultures Green butterflies symbolize different things in different cultures but almost all the superstitions related to green butterflies are positive.   •    The green butterfly are considered as signs of success and prosperity. A jade butterfly is also a sign of eternal love and is the best gift a bride receives from her groom. •    Angels were depicted as butterflies in medieval times. Even today, fairies are represented as butterflies.

21. Green Butterfly in Art Butterflies have amazed many artists and have been widely painted as symbols of immortality.  • Butterflies are painted to represent dead warriors in Mexican art. • The butterflies represent joy, beauty, and womanhood in Japanese art. • The butterflies were also drawn on jewellery , pottery, and rugs.   

22. What Does It Mean If A Green Butterfly Flies Towards or Around ?     If you see a green butterfly inside your house or flying close by, it is really good for your business. The success is on the way with the fluttering wings of the green butterfly.  If the butterfly flies near you or around you, it means you are going to get money.  If a green butterfly lands on you, it will bring happiness and peace in your life.  A green butterfly brings a message of hope.  Seeing a green butterfly may also mean an upcoming transformation in your life.

23. If you see a green butterfly hovering over flowers or grass, it is a symbol of prosperity and achievements.  Seeing a green butterfly may also mean the beginning of a new relationship.  Green butterfly shows up in your life to remind you to reconnect with people you have become distant with. It is time to renew old bonds.  If a green butterfly circle around your head it means you are going to get wealth from an unexpected source. It may also mean healing is on the way. After the death of a loved one, seeing a butterfly is a signal from the deceased.

24. What Does It Mean If u See A Green Butterfly In Dream? Seeing a green butterfly in dreams is a good sign. Here is what it means when a green butterfly visits you in your dreams: •     Good luck •   Positive change in life •    A transformation that will bring joy •    A sign to choose the right path in difficult life situations •    A piece of upcoming good news; in personal life, work and relationships •    Sign of good health and healing •    Success in work, achievement in professional life •    The longevity of life and spirituality •  Creativity •    Finding new ways of looking at life and changing perspectives

25. Green butterflies are rare across the globe, but why? Most ‘natural’ green insect pigments tend to fade, since they are chemically altered by light, and there is evidence that some are derived from chlorophyll eaten by the insects. Sedentary butterfly larvae tend to eat green plants, and being all the same colour – as the caterpillars of many groups are – offers them camouflage. The green of the hairstreak, though, is not a pigment, but a metallic refraction effect caused by sub microscopic parallel grooves on the wing scales, which reflect only green light.

26. GREEN IN NATURE The colour of nature and environment is green because green, - the colour of life , renewal and energy. It is associated with meaning of growth, harmony, freshness, safety , Fertility and environment. Green takes up more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and it is the dominant colour naturally. Green is common in nature, as many plants are green because of a complex chemical known as chlorophyll, which is involved in photosynthesis. Chlorophyll absorbs green light.

27. Green stands for nature, balance, vivacity and life. In Japanese culture, green is associated with eternal life. "'Green' which is nature's colour is restful , soothing, cheerful and health giving " - Paul Brunton Green is a colour that symbolizes nature and the natural world. Because of it's strong associations with nature, green is often thought to represent tranquillity, good luck and health.

28. GREEN FLAGS ALGERIA – Islamic culture BANGLADESH – fertile country side BENNIN – hope of new democracy GUINEA -  green  the country's vegetation ITALY -Green for the plains and the hills INDIA –   Green in color  shows the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land.

29. BRAZIL – the House of Braganza of Pedro I, the first Emperor of Brazil,. IRAN – Green, In the Iranian culture, it symbolises growth, happiness, unity, nature, vitality and the Iranian languages. MEXICO –  green represents hope, white stands for purity UAE - It stands for hope, joy and love. It symbolises prosperity and fertility. Green is also representative of Islam; the official religion

30. PAKISTAN - The Islamic  green  of the  flag  represents the Muslim-majority populace of  Pakistan SOUTHAFRICA – Green  is considered to symbolize the fertility of the land. CENTAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC - Green represents the forests of the nation AFGHANISTAN – Islamic culture and prosperity

31. Green politics , or  eco politics , is a political ideology  that aims to foster an ecologically sustainable society rooted in environmentalism, nonviolence, social justice and grassroots democracy. It began taking shape in the western world in the 1970s Supporters of green politics share many ideas with the conservation, environmental, feminist and peace movements In addition to democracy and ecological issues, green politics is concerned with civil liberties, social justice, nonviolence, sometimes variants of localism and tends to support social progressivism GREEN POLITICS

32. The green ideology has connections with various other eco centric political ideologies, including eco feminism, eco-socialism and green anarchism Green political party in India is India greens party.

33. Green jobs are jobs that contribute to preserve or restore environment. It can be in traditional sectors like manufacturing and construction or in new emerging green sectors like renewable energy and energy efficiency. Examples of green job :- • Recycling plant technology • Nature monitor • Energy efficiency construction • Green building operator. GREEN JOBS

34. Green job helps :- • To improve energy and raw material efficiency. • Limits green house gas emissions. • Protects and restores ecosystem. Why do we need green job? • To promote use of domestic renewable energy resources. • To manage climate change by decreasing greenhouse gas emission. • To create more employment opportunities.

35. Green marketing refers to marketing of products that are presumed to be eco friendly and environmentally safe. • They are natural and herbal. • It has three phases : Ecological green marketing, Environmental green marketing and Sustainable green marketing. IMPORTANTS • Helps to keep our environment clean. • Herbal products and organic products are eco friendly. • Helps the company to reduce production cost. • Healthier Green Marketing/Ecological Marketing

36. Why Green Marketing is not popular in India? • People are attracted to foreign products. • Most compamies are not intrested in producing herbal products. • Green Marketing products prices are high. CONCLUSION As Indians, it's our responsibility to do value addition to our green products by promoting green marketing.

37. IDIOMS ON GREEN Having a green thumb (American English) or green fingers (British English). To be passionate about or talented at gardening. Greenhorn . Someone who is inexperienced. Green-eyed monster . Refers to jealousy. Greenmail . A term used in finance and corporate takeovers. It refers to the practice of a company paying a high price to buy back shares of its own stock to prevent an unfriendly takeover by another company or businessman. Green room . A room at a theater where actors rest when not onstage, or a room at a television studio where guests wait before going on-camera.

38. Green washing . Environmental activists sometimes use this term to describe the advertising of a company which promotes its positive environmental practices to cover up its environmental destruction. Green around the gills . A description of a person who looks physically ill. Going green . An expression commonly used to refer to preserving the natural environment, and participating in activities such as recycling materials. Looking green . A description of a person who looks revolted or repulsed.

39. Etymology and linguistic definitions The word green comes from the Middle English and Old English word grene , which, like the German word grün , has the same root as the words grass and grow The first recorded use of the word as a color term in Old English dates to ca. AD 700. Latin with viridis also has a genuine and widely used term for "green". Related to virere "to grow" and ver "spring", Likewise the Slavic languages with zelenъ . Ancient Greek also had a term for yellowish, pale green – χλωρός , chloros (cf. the color of chlorine), cognate with χλοερός "verdant" and χλόη " chloe , the green of new growth".

40. Thus, the languages mentioned above (Germanic, Romance, Slavic, Greek) have old terms for "green" which are derived from words for fresh, sprouting vegetation. However, comparative linguistics makes clear that these terms were coined independently, over the past few millennia, and there is no identifiable single Proto-Indo-European or word for "green". For example, the Slavic zelenъ is cognate with Sanskrit hari "yellow , ochre, golden". The Turkic languages also have jašɨl "green" or "yellowish green", compared to a Mongolian word for "meadow".

41. CONCLUSION ‘’ THE COLOUR GREEN ’ it’s not only a colour but the entire universe lies in it. Green colour is that much important in our universe!!! We can’t even think a world without green, because every little things we see in our day to day life has green.

42. We hope you all understood the value of the colour GREEN . Let’s plant trees and make our environment green and protect our earth with the most beautiful colour green.

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