In almost all world cultures, black is associated with negativity, personifying only negative concepts, phenomena, objects: death, troubles, hatred, curses, failures, bad luck, evil, fear, hopelessness. He has the strongest mysticism, therefore, it is extremely popular in the field of occultism, religion, witchcraft, rituals, myths.
This color (as opposed to white) is credited with everything negative in any area, wherever they are operated on. If mythology described the terrifying weather, the fury of the gods, then they necessarily resorted to the epithet "black".
It could be the sky, and clouds, and water (sea, ocean), and night (dark hopeless haze), and the abyss. Subsequently, this relay race was picked up by fairy tales: in almost all there is an evil witch with black eyes, an insidious sorcerer, a black crow sitting on a tree (as a harbinger of an imminent emergency), a wolf. And even in signs, there is no escape from this most mysterious color from the whole palette. Think of all the famous unfortunate cat. To dream in a dream something connected with this shade, certainly promises at least grief and trouble.
Black color is a favorite among representatives of various sects and pseudo-religious movements. They, like in antiquity (for example, Mayan priests), perform rituals and offer sacrifices, using it in different variations: either by drawing symbols and signs, now by painting parts of the body, or simply using things of this color. The youth movements of our time (for example, the Goths, characterized by gloom, isolation, interest in the underworld) made him a cult in his midst. Black color in European countries since the middle of the distant 15th century adopted as a mourning.
But it is designated as a clear contrast to white. Without darkness there will be no light, without night - day, without death - life. That is how this shade is perceived in philosophy.
Black color in clothes is the color of versatility and practicality. He is not easily soiled and gets along well with clothes of any other color. This gamut is very beloved by many famous fashion designers (starting with the famous Chanel). Black cannot be dispensed with in formal style costumes, where he adds respectability, presentability and sophistication.
This shade was also chosen by modern designers. Because now it’s no wonder to see black in the interior. Fortunately, the versatility of psychological context allows this to be done in full.
Such an extraordinary color can easily be found now in the kitchen and in the living room. It adds aristocracy and luxury to the interior, expressively looks with colorful rich shades and looks spectacular in the light of chandeliers, sconces and lamps. Even a minimal accent of black color or one or two accessories in this design will invariably attract the eye. Especially impressive is the traditional combination of black and white.
For several millennia, the black color is so used to its notoriety that it continues to be firmly associated with the same negative series as before. Until now, speaking of something dubious, harmful, bad, we use persistent expressions that correlate with it.
We use blacklists, referring to unwanted contacts, call holes black, implying the unknown and potentially dangerous, we are talking about a black bar, hinting at bad luck.
But is it worth it to be afraid of this color? If you feel it yours and feel comfortable in this color, then why not ?! The main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to look completely black "white crow"!
