Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Symbol of Good Luck - Paintings

Paintings are coming up as the latest trend in interior decoration and home décor. They play a very important role in our lives as the viewer has exposure to the artworks on a daily basis. Symbolic paintings have a very positive effect on the mind of the viewer. Nowadays many paintings depicting Good Luck are emerging as having a universal appeal.

Different symbols are used in paintings to depict luck. Some artists use the white dove having a green leaf in its beak for peace and prosperity. The Bamboo plant and trees are a universal progress symbols as this plant grows any where even indoors with minimum maintenance. Paintings having flowers and green plants also indicate good luck and growth.

The rainbow having soft colours is another very important symbol depicting harmony and peace. The Chinese culture uses language symbols to depict different emotions and feelings. The Tibetan culture has the eight auspicious symbols 'Ashtamangala'to depict luck and prosperity. The Indian Hindu culture uses symbol of Swastika and Aum as symbols of luck and abundance. In Islam the colour green as also the crescent shaped moon with a star represents happiness and peace.

Many Reiki healers use Reiki symbols for removing negativities and promoting progress in ones life. Some artists do symbolic works having Arabic texts and calligraphy. Representing luck by using objects is also a way of expression by the artist. Ships, ladders, open windows and doors all depict prosperity and good luck.

Symbols are a very important part of works to depict certain emotions and intentions of the artist. The viewer may relate to certain symbols differently depending on their religious, cultural and personal experiences. However symbolic artworks having good luck symbols have a universal appeal and are accepted by everyone.