Symbolism
Have you ever thought deeply about the meaning of a work of art? If not, you will be surprised to discover all of the symbolism that is carried out in art. Symbolism is extremely common it works of art whether it be carried out through the colors that are used, or the image itself.
Some of the most famous works of art have deep symbolism that shines brightly through the brush strokes while others aren't so common. The most common type of symbolism is through the colors that an artist chooses. Every color has a consecutive emotion that is triggered by it. For example a combination on blues, purples, and blacks create the feeling of sadness. The blue symbolizes calmness, and black represents depression. The purple is used to blend the two together symbolizing sadness.
When colors are used as symbolism the image isn't the important part. In those images the colors and feelings that you get from them are the important parts of the picture. While some people see nothing more than a deep blue sky others see the sadness the artist was feeling. In contrast, a red and orange picture can symbolize the anger the artist was feeling when they created that picture.
When the artist doesn't use symbolism through the colors that they chose they can create it through the images. Some of those pictures that you look at and just can't seem to figure out what they were thinking when they created them often have a much deeper meaning. Sometimes artist can make their symbolism stand out while others hide in in the depths of their works of art and allow viewers to search for its real meaning.
In almost every work of art there is a purpose behind every brush stroke, color choice, and placement of objects. Artist don't just create things because they can. They create things because they have a passion for what they create and they express that through their works. Sometimes all they want to share is a view that they saw or a memory. While other times they want you to look deep inside of the image and pull out the greater meaning.
Symbolism is one of the most important aspects of art. Without it art would be easy for everyone to create and figure out because there wouldn't be a purpose behind the original image. The next time you look at a work of art, look deeper and see if you can uncover the symbolism that lies within.
