Understanding Painting Language
Composition Basics
- Triangles = stability
- Diagonals = movement
- Circles = unity
- Lines lead your eye
Color Meaning
- Red = passion, power
- Blue = divinity, sadness
- Gold = heaven, wealth
- Black = death, elegance
Symbols to Recognize
- Skull = mortality
- Dog = fidelity
- Flowers = life's brevity
- Books = learning