With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about special gifts for loved ones. If you have art lovers in your life, look no further than Totally Historic’s holiday gift guide. These unique and fun gifts will delight any lover of art.
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1. Art Canvases
For most of us, an original Michelangelo or Banksy is way out of budget. But that’s okay; you can still give your loved one a beautiful work of art. These fine-quality prints on stretched canvas make any home look like an art gallery. There are several famous artworks to choose from. Just click the link for more options.
2. Galison The Arnolfini Marriage Meowsterpiece Puzzle
What could possibly make Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait better? Cats! Art lovers will enjoy this 500-piece puzzle of a meowsterpiece.
3. The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to the Present
This handy book is a must-have for those interested in learning about art. In its third edition, this bestseller is a great crash course for beginner art historians because it spans prehistoric times to contemporary art. I still have my original copy from the early 2000s since this was one of my first introductions to the wonderful world of art history.
4. Brief History of Art Mug
Mugs are a great holiday gift – who doesn’t like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate? This mug gives you a crash course in art history while sipping your favorite drink. It features 24 masterpieces of Western art from 15,000 BCE to 2000 CE.
5. Creative Haven Victorian Houses Architecture Coloring Book and Premium Colored Pencils
Lovers of architecture will enjoy this Victorian Houses adult coloring book. I’m a huge proponent of adult coloring. It’s a fantastic way to relieve stress and unlock your creativity. Pair this coloring book with a set of premium colored pencils to unleash your coloring genius.
6. The Thinker Bookends
Art lovers will delight in this set of sculpted cast bronze bookends of Rodin’s The Thinker. These statues will bring a touch of elegance to any bookshelf.
7. Magnetic Bookmarks
These magnetic bookmarks, designed with Impressionist paintings, make a great gift for art and book lovers alike. The set consists of 14 bookmarks.
8. Frank Lloyd Wright Coasters
Architecture enthusiasts will love these Frank Lloyd Wright coasters. While Wright is recognized as one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, he also ventured into design. These coasters illustrate his brilliance in art glass.
9. Mona Lisa Lego Set
Art lovers can channel their inner da Vinci by recreating the Mona Lisa, Lego style! Once assembled, hang the masterpiece as decor.
10. Starry Night Lego Set
If modern art is more your speed, step into Van Gogh’s shoes and construct The Starry Night. When you’re done…safely step out of the artist’s shoes lest you find yourself missing an ear.
11. David Bust Candle
This bust of Michelangelo’s David makes a strikingly beautiful candle. I’ve had this candle for a few years now and find it so stunning that I can’t bring myself to light it! Instead, I use it as decor on my bookshelf.
12. Bob Ross Toaster
I know what you’re thinking. This Bob Ross toaster seems quite out of place amongst the other items on this list. But let me explain! For us kids who watched his show, The Joy of Painting, in the 1980s and 1990s, Bob was our first introduction to art. He mesmerized us with his mixing of colors and techniques for creating happy little trees. Bob Ross was a beloved artist for many of us, and his face deserves to be on our toast. My sister got me this toaster a few years ago, and I adore it. I’m constantly reminded of the life lessons Bob Ross imparted to our generation through his art.
If you’re interested in more Totally Historic holiday gift guides, check out Gift Guide for History Buffs and Gift Guide for Book Lovers.
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