| Landscapes, still life, nature, real life, symbolic and | | | | It depends on the viewer how they connect to |
| abstracts are some of the styles of paintings. | | | | different works on symbolism. Sometimes the |
| Each artist works towards and prefers to make a | | | | artists have their own reasoning for using certain |
| different individual style. Symbolic paintings are | | | | symbols in their works. Before going in for a |
| those that depict a various emotion or intention | | | | purchase it is advisable to find out the intention of |
| of the artist using different symbols. A symbolic | | | | the artist in making the symbolic work and what |
| painting is not necessarily a religious work but it | | | | they want to depict. Symbols representing |
| may have certain symbols representing a religion. | | | | harmony and good luck and prosperity are always |
| Artists use different symbols to express | | | | welcome by the buyer, as also symbols of |
| themselves. Some spiritual and healing artists use | | | | growth and progress in all aspects of life. |
| different symbols used in different religions to | | | | A poster of symbolic work is different from an |
| express their intentions. The Swastika and Aum | | | | artwork as the intention of the artist helps make |
| symbol is very famous according to the Hindu | | | | the symbols work. It is the feel and depth of |
| religion and used for protection and prosperity. | | | | achievement that helps make the symbols work. |
| Indian culture also sees many Ganesha paintings | | | | If the intention is not put up it becomes a piece |
| on the art platform. Different artists use different | | | | of paper having a drawing of the symbol. Before |
| symbols like the Yin Yang, Rose flower, peace | | | | selecting a symbolic artwork it is advisable to get |
| symbol or the dove, trinity symbol, the Cross as | | | | into ones own conscience and likes and dislikes |
| well as the Trishul. | | | | regarding certain cultural and religious preferences. |