2022-12-202022-12-2019784727779https://hdl.handle.net/10657/13076The purpose of this thesis is to present the reasons why I work in black and white rather than with the spectrum of colors, the ideas I have about my work, and the actual finished paintings. Sometimes thoughts overlap. In this written body of the thesis, I have tried to divide into chapters the historical framework, physical and technical approach, philosophical attitude, and the symbolic meanings in reference to black and white. These different aspects work together to form a personal definition of black and white. The actual writing of the thesis has been most important in helping me to organize the many thoughts I have on black and white and to bring these thoughts together in one clearer picture.application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. Section 107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital