Flirty and fun, pink is the quintessential feminine color, yet, still, maintains a lot of depth and meanings beyond our most straightforward interpretations of it. Pink is a color that has a great deal of symbolism attached to it, but is also a pleasing color that adds notes of brevity and buoyancy to any home. In human history, pink has largely been thought of as the color of love. Certainly, if you wish to set an intention to bring love into your life, or would simply like to create a romantic atmosphere in any room, or your home as a whole, pink canvas paintings are a beautiful and thought provoking addition. It is difficult to determine the origin of the name “pink,” but it is certain that the first names for the color come from the Latin word roseus. This word was first used in a number of Roman epics, such as On the Nature of Things, by Lucretius, where he used the word, quite poetically, to describe the dawn. Certainly, the color itself, and the affection that human beings hold for it, dates back to ancient times, making pink a very dynamic and interesting hue to add to your surroundings.
In modern America, it is traditional to adorn the rooms, toys and clothings of baby girls with the color pink. This association with femininity dates back at least as far as the mid-nineteenth century, but was largely a French tradition that was brought to the United States only several hundred years ago. The association with gender has also translated to an affiliation with sexuality, something powerful and often very prominent in artwork, both modern and ancient. This is something to consider when exploring the use of color paintings in your home. The color pink can take on both a racy and a soft, simple meaning depending on its use!
We also must not forget the abundance of the color pink in nature. From cherry blossoms to flamingos, this color is both dramatic and fun, taking on new resonance when it comes attached to such lovable flora and fauna. Technically classified as a tint of the color red, lying between red, white and magenta colors, pink often carries some of the connotations associated with those particular shades. Thus, in some Eastern cultures, pink is associated with the element of fire. The association of this color with fire make it ideal to increase the energies of love and happiness within romance in your home. If you adhere to the principles of feng shui, you may want to consider incorporating pink canvas art into the southwest corner of your home, where your love and marriage gua resides. Regardless where you may find to hang pink colored paintings in your home, you can feel confident that this hue will add a bit of romance to your everyday life!
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