Too Much Black Is Too Much Of A Bad Thing
There is something darkly attractive about black that cannot be denied. Who is not seduced by the mystery and magic of black? Black is mysterious because it is the void of impenetrable space. It is associated with evil because it is frightening by nature. As a fashion statement, it is also sometimes overused.
Black was first used to good effect by bikers. A biker rides a black motorbike with chrome highlighting. His leather pants and vest are that color (or rather, lack of color), as is his tee-shirt. To top it off, he wears a black helmet. He looks mean and nasty.
Somewhat incongruously, fashion designers love to wear all black, too. In their case, it is not to inspire fear, but to inspire admiration. Black, like a black limousine, is the color of class and sophistication. Used creatively and tastefully, it is the ultimate fashion statement. The fashion designer, with his expensive black sport watch with its shiny chrome face displayed boldly on his wrist, is showing the world that he has style.
Both of the above examples show the use of black to good effect. It has its intended psychological effect. When ebony is overdone, however, it can get a little ridiculous. Take the example of goths. From their clothes to their lipstick and even their black baby furniture (really!), they just plain overdo it. The difference is in degree. Goths just get too carried away and they just make you shake your head and smile.
Black is symbolic of everything dark, mysterious and deadly. It is connected with words like shadowy, somber and funereal. It is the color of pessimism, while white is associated with optimism. It is hard to understand why anyone would want to make their entire life reflect the dark side.
The beauty of the world is in its color. It’s a world seen through a prism. White light is refracted and displayed in a multitude of colors. White is synonymous with life. Color is the dance of life.
Of course, many people get carried away with white, too. They wear all white because of its purity. Given the nature of life, those who avoid color one way or the other are missing out on much that life has to offer! Those who choose all white are denying life in a similar way to those who choose its opposite. We’re a mixture of black and white and all the colors in between. Why get hung up on just one when there are so many to choose from?
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