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Romance is a wonderful thing to have in your life, but you can also bring it into your home. Many different styles of art are romantic in nature, from old to contemporary. Explore with us some of these popular styles, and choose the ones you like best.
Romantic art doesn't have to be schmaltzy. Pieces are available from classy to sweet to sexy. If classy is more your
style, take a look at the ballroom dance paintings of Jack Vettriano and Bill Bauer. "The Tango" by Richard Judson Zolan is an especially beautiful and sophisticated work.
Impressionist painter Auguste Renoir often painted both ballroom dancers and ballerinas.
Of course, Bill Bauer's paintings are also very tastefully sexy. If you prefer something even sexier, try the watercolors of contemporary artist Steve Hanks, some of which are nudes.
If sweet is more your speed, try the romantic photographs of children by Kim Anderson.
Nothing is more romantic than Cupid and Venus Most of the paintings of this god and goddess of mythology are classical and can be purchased as prints or reproductions on canvas. Canvas paintings can be hung without a frame and give the illusion of being the original.
Photographs and paintings of kisses are extremely popular, with everything from Gustav Klimt's famous painting, "The Kiss," to photographs from the 1940's to Disney posters.
Movie posters of love stories are a fun way to add a touch of romance to your decor. Posters can range from advertisements for the films to still photographs of your favorite scenes from flicks like Dirty Dancing, The Notebook, and Sixteen Candles,
If you prefer romantic landscapes, take a look at paintings and photographs of some of the world's most beloved locales such as Paris or Venice, Italy.
Perhaps no artist has created more romantic art than Marc Chagall. His colorful paintings often show lovers in fantasy wedding scenes in a style that is both sweet and classy. He will always be considered as one of the masters, and has been one of the most world's most popular painters for over 100 years.
Other artists include fantasy images in their work. The colorful paintings of Sheila Wolk with winged fairies and angels are beautiful and romantic in an innocent way, while the work of the Pre-Raphaelite school with painters like John William Waterhouse are more classical, yet still innocently romantic.
Certain objects tend to be automatically romantic, such as castles, roses, orchids, and sunsets.
Whatever type of romantic art you choose for your home, it will say a great deal about your personal style. It can create warmth in the home that will keep your mood upbeat and make your place inviting to your guests.
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