Black – as a color it simply absorbs all light. This is a reason why many people see it as the opposite of white, which reflects all light. Black is every color, and has many faces. If you look at a black dog, or a black cat, rabbit, person, whatever, there are always glowing highlights to be seen.
However scientifically we want to look at the color spectrum, black & white remain the most popular and stable colors that people work with in almost every field. Since the beginning of Christianity however, black has come to be associated with darkness and evil while white symbolizes light and purity. Logically this makes no sense and black remains a huge favorite in many areas.
Black dresses are a prime example. How many women don’t have at least one black dress in their wardrobe, or a pair of black shoes? Black is both a practical and flattering color in the fashion world.
The days of paintings on black velvet may be a thing of the past, but black velvet remains as popular as a dress fabric as ever. It seems to have an everlasting appeal of its own that while it may come and go, remains always appropriate for many occasions.
Owning a black diamond is another form of the luxury and class that black holds as apart from it ‘evil’ image. Black diamonds and pearls have a stunning appeal all of their own and of course always go well with that little black dress.
Finally coming out of the dark ages we are recognizing that black is not evil, bad, or inferior. The struggle that black people have had to suffer is being recognized through the celebration of black history. Perhaps more than ever before there is a developing awareness that black & white can celebrate both their similarities and differences without discrimination.
Whichever way you choose to look at the color black it can be appreciated in all its many facets and will always be highly valued for its beauty and nuances.
