Current mainstream seems to prefer black & white. However the real world comes with colors. So why is black & white liked better?
The reason is probably simple: It is easier to create B&W as it is easier to digest B&W.
For photographers: B&W doesn't ask for managing colors, doesn't require respecting messages which colors automatically bring, doesn't contain color-intrinsic moods (e.g. red for love, red for aggression).
For viewers: It's ways easier to detect the structures, the geometry of a picture by not being distracted by additional information coming from colors. B&W is much easier digested.
This series of pictures tries to show the B&W baseline (drawing) which makes the foundation for the final picture (painting).
Choose by yourself.