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Metaphor introduced in Plato’s dialogue, the Symposium, to describe the philosophical ascent of a lover from physical attraction to the contemplation of the divine, eternal Form of Beauty itself. -
Relationship started around 1522 and eventually led to a secret wedding in January 1533. Later that June, Anne was officially crowned queen. This marriage played a major role in the English Reformation, as it prompted Henry to sever ties with the Roman Catholic Church. -
Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal and was fully completed in 1653. It is widely regarded as a symbol of eternal love. -
Marble sculpture depicting Greek mythological characters Psyche and Cupid embracing. First commissioned by Colonel John Campbell in 1787. Located at The Louvre Museum in Paris, France. -
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French play about a man with a large heart who writes love letter for another man to win over the girl he secretly loves -
Relationship was passionate, toxic and inspired all of her art. -
A quintessential image of Parisian romance, this black-and-white photograph shows a couple kissing passionately on a busy street in front of the Paris City Hall. Doisneau's photo became famous for its candid capture of public affection in post-war Paris. -
Modern adaption of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Set in 1950s New York City and tells the story of two young lovers, Tony and Maria, caught between rival street gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. -
Classic romantic song by Elvis Presley about the inevitable and uncontrollable nature of falling in love. -
Song in which Bonnie Tyler sings about intense heartbreak and emotionally consumed and lost after a love ends, using the metaphor of a “total eclipse” to capture the darkness and emptiness left behind. -
First premiered at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End. It is about a mysterious, masked man who lives hidden beneath an opera house. He becomes obsessed with a young singer named Christine and secretly helps her become a star. But his jealousy and desire for her lead to danger, drama, and a love triangle that turns dark and tragic. -
Baby was spending her last carefree summer before joining the Peace Corps. Expecting something exciting, she’s let down when she ends up at a quiet Catskills resort with her family. Things change when the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny, chooses her to be his new dance partner, and the two develop a romance. Although her father forbids her from seeing Johnny, Baby is set on helping him pull off the resort’s final big dance of the season. -
A romantic fairy-tale story about a girl named Belle who falls in love with a Beast. Produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation in 1991. -
Modern fairytale about finding fate and love after loss.