exploring the hues of black and white
By Kashika Jain SC-B F-189 Monday, Apr 08, 2024
“ To see in colour is a delight for the eye but to see in black and white is a delight for the soul.”
The gripping colours of a photograph are valued by most viewers, but the beauty of black and white photos captivates the essence of raw emotions. It reminds us of feelings of nostalgia and romanticism. The monochromatic hues are stable and stagnant for all realms of time, highlighting that sometimes time does not matter- while time may be transitory, the raw human emotion remains the same. Monochromatic photography's eternal appeal speaks to the core of human emotion, erasing temporal barriers and leaving a lasting impression on the viewer's spirit.
Monochromatic pictures are laden with minimalism and simplicity - less is more. The subject is what is more important in the view field of the viewer - the emphasis is shifted from the distractions that the haphazard colours may cause. Colour frequently stands out as the most captivating and attention-grabbing element in numerous photographs. The viewer is the most vulnerable to the subject's emotions and beauty in a way that may be emotionally intimidating for some.
As the world takes on better ways to aesthetically place colours with better technology - art remains very much alive even though evolving - the beauty of black and white simply cannot be ignored. Though it may seem like an empty canvas devoid of paint, the monochromatic palette remains timeless, serving as a medium to narrate stories that remain timeless.
