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427 BCE
The Symposium/Platonic Love (Platos idea)
Plato’s idea of love especially in The Symposium goes beyond physical attraction to a form of love centered on the pursuit of beauty, wisdom, and truth. Platonic love begins with physical attraction but evolves into a higher appreciation of the soul, leading lovers to seek intellectual and spiritual connection rather than merely physical closeness. -
384
Self Love (Aristotle)
Aristotle believed that self love is necessary for a meaningful life and that with loving oneself you can have genuine relationship with others. -
1295
The Love of Dante and Beatrice
Dante was captivated by beatrices beauty and she was his inspiration his muse symbolizing divine love -
Romeo and Juliet
A play that's about to young lovers exploring a forbidden love. -
Taj Mahal
A symbol of eternal love. Emperor Shah Jahan built it in memory of his beloved wife representing love’s power to rise above time and death -
Victoria and Alberts Relationship
Queen Victoria and Prince Alberts loves story is considered to be one of the greatest love stories in history. They both shared admiration and respect for each other. -
"Romeo and Juliet" by Ford Madox Brown (painting)
This painting captures the love and sorrow between Romeo and Juliet . -
The lovers artwork
Man Ray's The Lovers is a surrealist work created in 1934, featuring a pair of large, floating lips suspended in the sky. The oversized lips, often interpreted as a tribute to Lee Miller, represent the elusive nature of love. The isolated lips symbolize the intensity of Ray's feelings for Lee Miller, while the ambiguity of the lips suggests love as a fleeting, beautiful experience. -
Roman Holiday
Roman Holiday is a romantic film about a tired princess, Ann, who escapes her royal duties to explore Rome. She meets American reporter Joe, who keeps her secret. They spend a magical day together, exploring Rome and sharing laughter. The movie tells a gentle story about love, freedom, and the bittersweet nature of goodbye. -
"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers is a heartfelt love song, expressing longing and devotion. The slow, emotional melody and powerful vocals make it a classic, expressing longing for a loved one's presence. -
"Only You" by The Platters
a song expressing that only one special person can bring you happiness and light -
The Phantom of the Opera
A musical about a mysterious phantoms infatuation with Christine mixing love and mystery. -
The Lotus Temple
The design inspired by a flower, a blooming lotus being a metaphor for beauty, love, and peace. -
"Something in my heart" by Michel'le
A RB song that explores the pain of loving someone, even though the relationship brings her heartache, she cant seem to "let go" because there is "something" in her heart that is keeping her attached to this person. -
Beauty and the Beast
a romantic tale about Belle, who learns to see past the Beast’s to the kind heart within breaking his curse through love.