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==As icon==

==As icon==

In European traditional art and folklore, the heart symbol is drawn in a stylized shape. This shape is typically colored red, suggesting both blood and, in many [[culture]]s, passion and strong emotion. The hearts have constituted, since the 15th century, one of the red suits in most playing card decks. The shape is particularly associated with [[romance|romantic]] love; it is often seen on St. Valentine's Day greeting cards, candy boxes, and similar popular [[culture]] artifacts as a [[symbol]] of [[romance|romantic love]].

In European traditional art and folklore, the heart symbol is drawn in a stylized shape. This shape is typically colored red, suggesting both blood and, in many [[culture]]s, passion and strong emotion. The hearts have constituted, since the 15th century, one of the red suits in most playing card decks. The shape is particularly associated with [[romance|romantic]] love; it is often seen on St. Valentine's Day greeting cards, candy boxes, and similar popular [[culture]] artifacts as a [[symbols|symbol]] of [[romance|romantic love]].

What the traditional "heart shape" actually depicts is a matter of some controversy.  It only vaguely resembles the human heart. Some people claim that it actually depicts the heart of a cow, a more readily available sight to most people in past centuries than an actual human heart. However, while bovine hearts are more similar to the iconic heart shape, the resemblance is still slight.

What the traditional "heart shape" actually depicts is a matter of some controversy.  It only vaguely resembles the human heart. Some people claim that it actually depicts the heart of a cow, a more readily available sight to most people in past centuries than an actual human heart. However, while bovine hearts are more similar to the iconic heart shape, the resemblance is still slight.