Black: The History of a Color
Michel Pastoureau traces the cultural and symbolic journey of the color black from ancient times to the present, revealing its changing meanings in art, fashion, and society.
About This Book
Black: The History of a Color examines how perceptions of black have evolved across centuries and civilizations.
The book explores black's shifting roles in art, heraldry, clothing, and religious symbolism.
It considers the color's associations with power, mourning, elegance, and mystery.
Richly illustrated, the work draws on diverse historical sources to chart these changes.
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