The Energy of Black

The Energy of Black

Black ink physical characteristics

Black is colourlessness

Complementary colour : White

Variations on the colour black

Some colour variations: Payne Grey, Ivory, Neutral

Other chromatic fields of colour : Black

Nuancier de la couleur Noir

The colour black in the western world

Symbolism of the colour Black

Represents death, melancholy, nothingness, evil, lies and falsehood.

Symbolically, black and white have always been associated with opposing energies. In our universe, they both confront and complement each other.

Other common associations

Element = metal

Stone= Onix

Orientation= North

In Catholic history and religion

Black is the funeral hue of old Saturn. The colour black has always been a symbol of sadness, mourning and death.

In everyday language, black is often associated with malevolence (black designs, black soul, black beast, black sheep, black market…) and pessimism (black ideas, brooding, black mood…). Today, however, it also has a positive connotation. It represents wealth and refinement. Just think of the ceremonial outfits and the many luxury items that are available.

the colour Black in Asia

In Chinese tradition, the symbol of yin and yang represented the duality of black and white.

in China, young boys wear black

In Chinese theatre, colour symbolism is used extensively for the audience’s identification of either the roles or the characters of the actors.

Black is therefore reserved for lower ranked characters.

In India, it restores balance and health.

Other representations of the colour Black

For the Middle East, it symbolises rebirth as much as mourning. In Africa, black symbolises maturity and masculinity

In Chromatotherapy

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Physical actions of the colour Black

Physical actions of the colour Black

Depressing when used alone

Useful for creating contrasts

12 December 2023

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