The Art of Looking is a monthly, one-hour, conversation-based gallery tour led by LACMA educators focusing on the permanent collection and special exhibitions. Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, marks the feast day of St. Valentine, but the imagery and lore related to this celebration stretch to ancient Rome. Pre-Christian stories of romantic love, including Venus and Cupid, have combined with church traditions to create a special day marked with myths, stories, and customs that have circulated around the world. The current special exhibition, To Rome and Back: Individualism and Authority in Art, 1500—1800, includes many art works depicting tales of romantic love and loss. This conversation-based tour will take visitors from ancient Rome to the 17th century, looking at sculptures, paintings, and other artworks that tell some of these stories. Director of adult programs Mary Lenihan will lead the tour.