Classical art and elements of digital technology likememesare two worlds apart. But who says you can’t mix these two to create something funny to draw some quick laughs?TheClassical Art CentralFacebook page made it happen. It combined the trademark look of the 1700s with the wit and the often-drymeme humorthat usually goes viral.You’ll find the same themes about theabsurdity of life, only this time, it comes with a clasically-themed piece of art. They’re uniquely hilarious, as you’ll see while scrolling through.This post may includeaffiliate links.
Classical art and elements of digital technology likememesare two worlds apart. But who says you can’t mix these two to create something funny to draw some quick laughs?
TheClassical Art CentralFacebook page made it happen. It combined the trademark look of the 1700s with the wit and the often-drymeme humorthat usually goes viral.
You’ll find the same themes about theabsurdity of life, only this time, it comes with a clasically-themed piece of art. They’re uniquely hilarious, as you’ll see while scrolling through.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
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One pattern you’ll notice in these photos is that they feature people. There aren’t many still images of landscapes, objects, or architecture.Classical artwas more about the human form presented as idealistic figures. Smiling in photos wasn’t common during the era, and you’ll see it in these facial expressions.
One pattern you’ll notice in these photos is that they feature people. There aren’t many still images of landscapes, objects, or architecture.
Classical artwas more about the human form presented as idealistic figures. Smiling in photos wasn’t common during the era, and you’ll see it in these facial expressions.
Art has come a long way since the classical period, but there remains an appreciation for this type of motif. It’s why memes like this exist: combining elements of the old and new creates something unique.Memes areeasily relatable, and using images with a classical theme also gives younger generations exposure to this type of art.
Art has come a long way since the classical period, but there remains an appreciation for this type of motif. It’s why memes like this exist: combining elements of the old and new creates something unique.
Memes areeasily relatable, and using images with a classical theme also gives younger generations exposure to this type of art.
Another thing you may notice is that these images are generally more neutral in color. There aren’t many bright hues that would draw your attention. Classical art focused more oncomposition and lines, with color being secondary.
One of the classical art memes that went viral recently was the “Corona Lisa.” It’s a wordplay on the Mona Lisa and coronavirus, poking fun at the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.A few variations of this meme went around, drawing chuckles and some much-needed levity during a stressful time. One version featured the Mona Lisa wearing asurgical mask,and another had her wearing agas mask.
One of the classical art memes that went viral recently was the “Corona Lisa.” It’s a wordplay on the Mona Lisa and coronavirus, poking fun at the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
A few variations of this meme went around, drawing chuckles and some much-needed levity during a stressful time. One version featured the Mona Lisa wearing asurgical mask,and another had her wearing agas mask.
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