Black is the color of coal, ebony and of outer space. It is the darkest color, the result of the absence of light. It is the opposite of white and often represents darkness in contrast with light. Black was one of the first colours used by artists in neolithic cave paintings. In the Roman Empire, it became the colour of mourning, and over the centuries it was frequently associated with death, evil, witches and magic. In the 14th century, it began to be worn by royalty, the clergy, judges and government officials in much of Europe. It became the color worn by English romantic poets, businessmen and statesmen in the 19th century, and the most important thing...
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