Art, Love and St. Valentine

Love is a steadfast muse for much of the great art ever produced. Love is also the reason there is so much shlock art made. No matter what, love is the everlasting constant inspiration for artists, so let's celebrate Art, Love and St. Valentine.

Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine. Over the years through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.

Art is an expression of the artist. At the heart of every artist is a sincere desire to communicate. The same applies to someone who loves. When an individual expresses his or her appreciation, desire or heart, the world becomes more beautiful.

Want to dig more into Love and Art, try going to Google Art and Culture page on Love - Stories, art, and artifacts that make our hearts beat faster.