Yer karoları neden siyah beyaz? Freemasonry utilizes symbolism extensively, and the black and white squares often seen in Masonic imagery, such as on the checkered pavement or in lodge decorations, represent the duality of life. This symbolism, often referred to as the Mosaic Pavement, signifies the contrasting experiences we encounter – good and evil, light and darkness, joy and sorrow. As stated in Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Albert Pike, the Mosaic Pavement "represents the checkered floor of the Lodge, and the contrasts of life, the good and the evil, the light and the dark, the joy and the sorrow." Freemasons contemplate these dualities to cultivate wisdom, balance, and a deeper understanding of the human condition, striving for moral and spiritual improvement.