black connotations
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BLACKThe colour black can have positive
connotations and negative connotations
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BLACK AS A NEGATIVE COLOUR
It is most often used in a negative way, for example in
horror movies bad things normally happen in the dark
and people wear black at funerals.
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BLACK AS A NEGATIVE COLOUR
In addition, it is well known for representing fear, mystery and the unknown. The prime
example of this is black holes.
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It is associated with different moods such as anger or depression.
BLACK AS A NEGATIVE COLOUR
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Black can also be seen around Halloween time as the colour is supposed to resemble the ‘black of night’.
BLACK AS A NEGATIVE COLOUR
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BLACK AS A NEGATIVE COLOUR
Some other negative things associated with the colour black:
BLACKMAIL
BLACK/DARK HUMOURBLACK DEATH
BLACK CATS (UNLUCKY)
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BLACK AS A POSITIVE COLOUR
However, black can also be used in a positive way because it can be seen as authoritative
and powerful.
Also, in terms of finance being “in the black” means that you have no debt, as opposed to
being “in the red”.
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Black is also seen frequently in martial arts through symbols.A black belt is worn by an expert in martial arts.
BLACK AS A POSITIVE COLOUR