The Art of Kissing Trivia Quiz

Answer: Auguste Rodin

Auguste Rodin's sculpture of a couple entertwined in the sweet and passionate pose of a kiss is a true masterpiece, which captures the heart and soul of a couple in love. The soft flowing movements and sensual pose is bound to make anyone's heart skip a few beats.

Rodin's "The Kiss," was inspired by Dante's tale of lovers, Paolo and Francesca entwined together for all eternity. Initially, the magnificent work of art was part of his "Gates of Hell" sculpture. According to Rodin, the sculpture was "to render inner feelings through muscular movement." However, the talented artist seems to have captured the heart and soul that abound a couple that are truly and deeply in love. Famed German poet, Rainer Maria Rilke once compared "The Kiss" to "a sun that rises and floods all with its light."

To witness the supberb work of art is truly breathtaking, as it captures the heart, soul, and love for all things beautiful and tantalizing by Rodin. Castings of "The Kiss" can be viewed in all its splendor at the Baltimore Museum in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Answer: Rose

The rose has been around for millions of years, but in the 1900s the rose has become known as the flower of love. The rose comes in various shades of red, pink, and yellow. But the red rose has come to symbolize true love and devotion, and is usually given on Valentine's Day.

In the United States, Montana and Oregon have rose fossil records that date back approximately thirty-five million years. The rose has a most complicated family history, and has approximately twenty-nine thousand varieties in its family tree. Roses used to be given in extravagant ways; Marc Anthony once had an entire room filled with rose petals, and when Cleopatra entered she was knee-deep in the sweet smelling and sensual petals. In 1969, the United States officially declared June as National Rose Month. There are over four thousand songs that has the word rose mentioned in their titles. An example of songs include, "Moonlight and Roses," by Primrose Lane and "Days of Wine and Roses," by Mexicalli Rose. The rose design is popular for china, silver, wallpaper, clothing, carpets, tapestries, and rugs.

But there is nothing like receiving a single red rose in full bloom to send sparks of love and desire through a person that receives one.

Answer: An Officer and a Gentleman

In director Taylor Hackford's 1982 box office hit, "An Officer and a Gentleman," the feelings of desire and the promise of a love yet to be fulfilled, shines through. We see and actually experience Paula, as she falls in love with Officer Candidate, Zack Mayo. Paula (Debra Winger) and her friend Lynette are on the hunt for husbands, and it is Zack who catches Paula's eye, as well as her heart.

The ending of the movie, where he walks into the factory and sweeps her off her feet will bring anyone to tears.

The movie brings about many emotions and feelings, and causes you to hope and pray that Zack realizes how much he loves Paula, and that he will take her away with him. Watching this movie with someone that you love is a true joy.

Answer: Holding Hands

The sweet caresses of love that a couple experience are pure heaven. But holding hands is the first of many touches and sensual feelings, that shine through on a first date. Enjoying a beautiful stroll on a tropical beach, or watching the night sky with your special someone while holding hands is an experience and thrill that is not to be forgotten.

The simple touch of the fingers, the feeling of warmth, and the sensual sensations of a love yet to come can be fully experienced when holding hands.

It is a sensual and exciting way to open the heart of your special someone.

Answer: Little Red Corvette

Prince's 1983 hit "Little Red Corvette," tells the story of a man in love with a woman and will do most anything to capture her attention. When he finally wins the woman of his dreams, he realizes that she is not what he thought she would be.

The 1960 Red Chevy Corvette, is a spectacular car that can cause your heart to race. The symmetry of the Corvette is finely laid out for all to witness its splendor. Listening to music, or looking at cars can cause much the same feelings as when two people are in love, although the feelings may not be as intense, to some they feel the same.

Answer: Passion

In 1987, Elizabeth Taylor brought to the world of fragrances her "Passion." Elizabeth is a picture of style, elegance and sensuality. Men adore her, and women could only wish to be like her. Her femininity and presence have allotted her numerous husbands.

But when you see Elizabeth on screen she brings about feelings of love and desire. The sweet smell of her fragrances are only a small passage in which the feelings of the heart work. Her perfume "Passion," like the beautiful and sensual actress elicit love, desire, femininity, and sensuality.

Answer: France

In France, the true meaning of a French Kiss is to hold a person close to you and lightly kiss their cheeks with a series of feathery touches. Depending on which part of the country you are in, depends on how many kisses are permitted. Men in France 'French Kiss,' by way of a handshake, while women are kissed on the cheek by everyone.

No matter how the French kiss came to be, it is a lovely, sensual, and exciting way to express yourself to your loved one.

Answer: Strawberries

Sparkling champagne lightly tasting of delicious red strawberries, is a sweet and delightful treat to experience with your partner.

Prehistoric man had very little use for strawberries, because of their size, but he was not adverse to eating them. If food could not be preserved for later use, it was discarded as not being worthy. Fossilized strawberry seeds were discovered in archeologists in Mesolithic sites in Denmark, Neolithic sites in Switzerland, and Iron Age sites in England.

The image of standing in a fully bloomed strawberry patch is a sensation that one will not soon forget. The perfume smelling fruits capture all of your senses as you look upon a patch of strawberries. In 1600 William Butler wrote, "Doubtless God could have made a better berry, but doubtless God ever did."

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Answer: Fiji Islands

The Fiji Islands are a true lovers haven, with romantic sunsets, and beautiful white beaches. Sharing a romantic getaway with your special someone invigorates the heart, mind, and body to delightful heights.

Director Randal Kleiser's 1980 box office sleeper, starred Christopher Atkins and Brooke Shields as an older Richard and Emmeline. At the start of the movie, we see the boat catching fire, and the two young children leaving the boat with the ship's cook, Paddy (portrayed by Leo McKern). The dinghy, which carries Paddy, Richard, and Emmeline washes ashore on what is marked in the film as a deserted island. As the children become adults while stranded on the beautiful and lush island, they fall in love. They experience their first attempt at holding hands, their first romantic swim in the nearby lagoon, and their first and very awkward first kiss.

"The Blue Lagoon" was filmed on the tropical islands of Fiji, and if you ever have the chance to visit the lovely islands, you will be able to have a tour of the set that was used for the movie.

Answer: Valentines Day

To lovers everywhere, Valentine's Day is a very special and extremely romantic day. It is a chance to show your special someone just how much they mean to you. Some give flowers, others give chocolates, and a few may give jewelry, but to be able to share this beautiful day, which is dedicated to lovers everywhere is very special.

Valentine's Day is Celebrated on February 14, and weeks before its arrival stores are out of stock on all those things that are lovely to give and to receive on that special day.

Valentine's day is celebrated throughout the world, and each country has their own way of enjoying this beautiful day.

In the United Kingdom and Italy, some unmarried women get up before sunrise on Valentine's Day. They stand by the window watching for a man to pass. They believe that the first man they see, or someone who looks like him, will marry them within a year. William Shakespeare, the English playwright, mentions this belief in "Hamlet." Ophelia, a woman in the play, sings:
"Good morrow! 'Tis St. Valentine's Day
All in the morning betime,
And I a maid at your window,
To be your valentine!"

In Derbyshire, a county in central England, young women circled the church 3 or 12 times at midnight and repeated such verses as:
"I sow hempseed.
Hempseed I sow.
He that loves me best,
Come after me now."

No matter how you celebrate this special and glorious day, it is always a great feeling to share it with your special someone.

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