Found 2 items, similar to black art.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: black art black art n : the belief in magical spells that harness occult forces or evil spirits to produce unnatural effects in the world [syn: sorcery, black magic, necromancy]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Black art Black art \Black" art`\ The art practiced by conjurers and witches; necromancy; conjuration; magic. [1913 Webster] Note: This name was given in the Middle Ages to necromancy, under the idea that the latter term was derived from niger black, instead of nekro`s, a dead person, and mantei`a, divination. --Wright. [1913 Webster]