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Squares and rectangles depicted in canvas wall art show a grounded foundation. Squares are also connected to stable structures, foundations, back to basics, dependability, integrity, balance and direction.
Some spiritual believers see squares as a representation of the structured order of the universe. The four sides of squares or rectangles are structures that surround us in our environment.
There are four directions — north, south, east, and west.
There are four seasons — spring, summer, fall and winter.
There are four cosmic elements — sun, moon, planets, and stars.
There are four basic elements — fire, earth, water and air.
And four stages of life — birth, child, adult, and death.
The Chinese consider the square as a symbol for earth. On the contrary, the circle shape in Chinese represents the heavens. This puts more emphasis on the square as something grounded by nature.
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The squares in canvas wall art can symbolize straight lines or a feeling of symmetry, harmony, and permanence. Squares are always seen in images of homes, buildings, and the even farm lands which are symbolic cues for sanctuary and the homestead.
Maybe that is what artist want to convey in cubist art or abstract paintings with lots of squares and rectangles; stability and security. Maybe the artist wants to build something permanent on canvas.
Watch the video below to see some artwork with lots of squares, rectangles and straight lines. Don’t they feel more grounded?