Death, despair, solemnity, infinity. Our associations with the color black illustrate humanity's complicated relationship with darkness. Follow the Art History Babes into the void as they discuss the role of black in everything from portraiture in the caves of Ancient Greece to the abstract paintings of Kazimir Malevich. Check out our Patreon for bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/arthistorybabesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices