What Art Can Tell Us About Love

Discover the love stories behind art’s greatest masterpieces.
From unrequited passion to supportive friendships, this beautifully illustrated book explores how love shaped artists and their creations. Featuring over 70 artworks, it reveals how love inspired themes in landscapes, still-life, and self-portraits. Artists include Caravaggio, Frida Kahlo, Tamara de Lempicka, and Picasso. With a fresh look at art history, author Nick Trend delves into 29 relationships, offering an accessible and unique perspective on art through the universal theme of love.

Perfect for those curious about art, famous artists’ lives, or the ways love influences creativity, this book connects readers to the heart of artistic expression.