Cynthia Corbett has carefully chosen the finalists for this exciting showcase of works that respond to the theme 'For the Love of Art History' - delighted that my drawing 'Max and Toby' has been shortlisted
"Kisses have long been a symbol of love, passion, and intimacy, and artwork featuring them is almost endless, making it one of the most prominent and evocative themes in art history..."
THE MOST FAMOUS KISSES IN THE HISTORY OF ART
(according to Google + in no particular order)
A depiction of Joachim and Anna by Giotto (first kiss represented in art history)
'The Kiss' Gustav Klimt
'The Lovers' René Magritte
'Kiss V' Roy Lichtenstein
'The Kiss' Auguste Rodin
'The Birthday' Marc Chagall
Listed above are 'the most famous kisses in the history of art' and they only feature representations of male and female heteronormative couples. My intention is not to suggest that we rewrite art history but to emphasise the significance of representation in visual art.