| Paintings are coming up as the latest trend in interior | | | | and prosperity. The Indian Hindu culture uses symbol |
| decoration and home décor. They play a very | | | | of Swastika and Aum as symbols of luck and |
| important role in our lives as the viewer has | | | | abundance. In Islam the colour green as also the |
| exposure to the artworks on a daily basis. Symbolic | | | | crescent shaped moon with a star represents |
| paintings have a very positive effect on the mind of | | | | happiness and peace. Many Reiki healers use Reiki |
| the viewer. Nowadays many paintings depicting Good | | | | symbols for removing negativities and promoting |
| Luck are emerging as having a universal appeal. | | | | progress in ones life. Some artists do symbolic works |
| Different symbols are used in paintings to depict luck. | | | | having Arabic texts and calligraphy. Representing luck |
| Some artists use the white dove having a green leaf | | | | by using objects is also a way of expression by the |
| in its beak for peace and prosperity. The Bamboo | | | | artist. Ships, ladders, open windows and doors all |
| plant and trees are a universal progress symbols as | | | | depict prosperity and good luck. |
| this plant grows any where even indoors with | | | | Symbols are a very important part of works to |
| minimum maintenance. Paintings having flowers and | | | | depict certain emotions and intentions of the artist. |
| green plants also indicate good luck and growth. The | | | | The viewer may relate to certain symbols differently |
| rainbow having soft colours is another very important | | | | depending on their religious, cultural and personal |
| symbol depicting harmony and peace. The Chinese | | | | experiences. However symbolic artworks having good |
| culture uses language symbols to depict different | | | | luck symbols have a universal appeal and are |
| emotions and feelings. The Tibetan culture has the | | | | accepted by everyone. |
| eight auspicious symbols 'Ashtamangala'to depict luck | | | | |