The Gift of Art
Two of the largest gifts of all time were works of art. One of the most famous American landmarks, the Statue of Liberty, was a gift from the French lead by Frederic Bartholdi on the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Another famous art gift (although perhaps not as well received) was given in a tale by the Greeks during the Trojan War. Here, a magnificent wooden horse stood at the gates, filled with soldiers, only to be deployed once the gift was safely inside the walls. The ruse was a success for the Greeks as the Trojans were defeated, making the story of the Trojan Horse infamous both in terms of gifts and also military strategy. Hopefully, most gifts don’t typically have such ulterior motives.
When shopping around for the perfect gift, art can be something truly unique and thoughtful. Art is also becoming a very popular house warming gift or wedding gift – a nice way to spread joy as friends start new chapters of their lives. One of the many benefits of art is that you can choose a piece that truly reflects the recipient.
Whether they are a traveller with wanderlust:
Atlas by Kelley Stengle on Zatista.com
A boat lover:
Morning Tied by Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom on Zatista.com
Or go crazy for a certain color:
Each Breath a Gift by Karen Hansen on Zatista.com
Or something that suits their creative spirit:
Traverse by Elizabeth Chapman on Zatista.com
A piece that brings pure joy:
Mesmerize by Elizabeth Chapman on Zatista.com
Or simply something you know that they will truly appreciate:
Farmland and Canals by Theresa Vandenberg Donche on Zatista.com
With thousands of original works of art, Zatista has something for every style and budget. Every work on Zatista is one-of-a-kind. All purchases are 100% backed by our Buyer Protection Guarantee. Give the gift of art from Zatista.com!
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