Black color - what exactly this color is, who likes it and what it symbolizes
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- · The black color: a color that foresees the absence of any color
- · All types of black that exist: shades and nuances often unknown
- · All the meanings of the color black: psychology, analysis and introspection
- · The black color in tradition: symbols and its role in the past
The black color: a color that foresees the absence of any color
It is said that black is a "non-color" color. In reality, more than a true color of the palette, black is the absence of any other color. However, when we choose something black, we always talk about it as if it were a real color: it is more practical and convenient to do so because the human eye perceives it as a full-fledged color. At night, when there is no light and therefore when we see nothing else, our eye sees black, which is actually the absence of any light and any other color.
An object can be defined as black when its pigments retain light, without transmitting any light to the observer. Black therefore indicates both the complete absence of light and the presence of different pigments that cannot be perceived. Black is therefore given by the sum of the colors unlike the white color which indicates the absence of the colors of the rainbow or of the primary ones. Before identifying black with a specific mood or emotion, read all its stories and what it has symbolized in different eras.
All the types of black that exist: shades and nuances that are often unknown
There are many shades of black, because it is not true that black is only one always of the same intensity. There are therefore different types of black: the black color to be further characterized is accompanied by other adjectives. Bitumen black is that black of mineral origin which is also known as "dark brown". C "is then the carbon black, a pigment formed by coal, an intense and shiny black, used in painting for its covering capacity. C" is still the Ivory black is of animal, organic and natural origin, which is seen as an opaque and almost transparent color (although still opaque). We can also distinguish the black of Campania of natural origin obtained from a mixture of earth and bronze and widely used in ancient times in painting, the manganese black used for the painting techniques in tempera and also since ancient times for the fresco. There are also a large amount of black pigments, such as coffee black, paper black, German black, smoky black and many others. Black is also the color of ink, since ancient times, flanked by blue are in more modern times: this is due to its legibility on the white sheet. Black images are images for example in which the light was not sufficient and it is He managed to get any shape or color to be imprinted on the cards. The black one is an intense and mysterious darkness which, however, must not be frightening at all costs. Think of black as the color of luxury, of lingerie for a love encounter and of elegance. It is not just the color of mourning! And if it has been identified as such it is for habits that have been handed down over the years without the causes being very clear Black is a uniform color but conceptually it has some really wonderful contrasts.
As you have seen, the black color has many surprises in store for us! By continuing to read you will discover all the meanings that in the past have been attributed to this dark and mysterious coloring!
All the meanings of the color black: psychology, analysis and introspection
In painting, black has been widely used for various painting techniques. Already at Caravaggio the black color served to evoke the absence of light and allowed to create suggestive contrasts between the shaded area and the areas illuminated by the light. The black color is an opaque color and understood that to painters of all time it is fundamental for their works and able to give wonderful effects. Yet, with the passage of time in Western culture, black has taken on a series of negative connotations so as to become a symbol of misfortune and in particular the color that is combined with mourning. In other parts of the world and according to very different cultures from the West, however, black has a different meaning. In the Masai tribe the color black is synonymous with good luck: this can be easily explained as black was combined with the clouds that brought rain (and therefore also excellent harvests to the earth). Black today is able to collect many meanings and interpretations, perhaps greater than any other shade of color. It is considered a dark color, but on the other hand it is also the color of power and luxury, of elegance, it is no coincidence that it is the color required by the dress code of many important situations and prestigious parties.
Black contains all these contradictions and these meanings, sometimes in contrast: on the one hand, as we have seen, it is the absence of color, on the other hand, however, if the three primary colors, red, yellow and blue are combined, the result is obtained. it is very close to black and is definitely to be considered a color.
The black color for this reason can be considered a mix of several colors and therefore a color in all respects.
The black color in tradition: the symbols and its role in the past
Let's now take a leap into the past to discover the symbolism of the color black in religion and ancient societies. In religion, for example, in the book of Genesis, in the Bible, it is said that darkness was already present and that light came later. For a believer, therefore, black has always been the first of all colors.
The black color, however, has also been considered as evil, identified as a symbol of darkness, something preceded by light which instead represents life. The black color was chosen in the Middle Ages for the clothes of the priests, it was a symbol of humility: even today black in the Christian Church symbolizes pain. There are also many superstitions that have always been linked to black, if black was the color of pain then black animals, from the raven to the classic black cat, were carriers of misfortune according to superstitions.
Black as a color used to show poverty and humility is today a very elegant color. It was once also combined with mystery (think for example of the black knight and his mysterious legends). Even today (but less than in the past) black is the most chosen color for funerals, precisely because death is associated with the lack of light and black is the color of pain. Always for the discourse that black has a double face, or rather many faces, think that it is the most used color for lingerie as it is very sexy ... so besides the pain to be combined with the black color there is also the pleasure ! However, many contradictions are easy to explain if we reflect together on the origin of some habits and customs. The black color was in ancient times used in funerals because people, especially in the countryside and among non-noble people, used to wear their best clothes for funerals.
The black color was not always associated with mourning, the French kings used red for funerals and mourning and later the red color was replaced by the purple color.
Fabrics in the past were dyed at a high price: dyeing a fabric black cost more because it took a lot of money to get a uniform black color. And this explains why ordinary people did not have black clothes, while noble people could show them off, making this habit synonymous with elegance and wealth. From 1700 black became even fashionable, the most loved color to wear during the holidays. It is said that Edward VII of Great Britain in the celebrations used to wear a white shirt with a black jacket and trousers. A habit that has been handed down to the present day: today having a black or black and white sheath dress in the wardrobe for a special occasion or an all black tuxedo is a must in some contexts of elegance and luxury.
