There are plenty of unexpected pairings that turn out to go great together, like salt and caramel, chocolate and chili (please, oh please, add a piece of chocolate the next time you’re making chili and thank me later), or classicalartandmemes.You probably already see where this is going, and you’re not wrong – today we want to shed light on some more masterpieces composed of classical paintings and 21st century quips. If you’ve seen ourprevious editionon the pairing, you know you’re in for a treat, and if you haven’t, wait not a second longer and scroll down to immerse yourself in the unique universe of classical subjects facing modern-day problems. Enjoy the giggle!This post may includeaffiliate links.

There are plenty of unexpected pairings that turn out to go great together, like salt and caramel, chocolate and chili (please, oh please, add a piece of chocolate the next time you’re making chili and thank me later), or classicalartandmemes.

You probably already see where this is going, and you’re not wrong – today we want to shed light on some more masterpieces composed of classical paintings and 21st century quips. If you’ve seen ourprevious editionon the pairing, you know you’re in for a treat, and if you haven’t, wait not a second longer and scroll down to immerse yourself in the unique universe of classical subjects facing modern-day problems. Enjoy the giggle!

This post may includeaffiliate links.

Classical art meme with a painted woman and humorous text about intelligent and stupid people.

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It’s no secret that classical art is not something everyone enjoys equally. Some people might even say they find it difficult to understand. Memes, on the other hand, are pretty universal and easily digestible. With some minor changes, such as altering the text, for instance, or translating it to a differentlanguage, they can become relatable to a vast audience of internet users.

A humorous meme using classical art, featuring a woman with flowers in her hair and a witty social media sabbatical message.

Classical art meme showing a bearded man with text about ignoring warning labels on detergent and glue.

A studydelving deeper into associations between emotions, museum visitors’ posts, and memes found that positive emotions predominated when it came to both – museum visitors and Instagram users interacting with artworks in the form of paintings or memes.“According to our findings, people may have been surprised to encounter artworks that they had previously viewed as memes during both scheduled and spontaneous visits,” the study read in part.

A studydelving deeper into associations between emotions, museum visitors’ posts, and memes found that positive emotions predominated when it came to both – museum visitors and Instagram users interacting with artworks in the form of paintings or memes.

“According to our findings, people may have been surprised to encounter artworks that they had previously viewed as memes during both scheduled and spontaneous visits,” the study read in part.

Classical art meme of three women with humorous speech bubbles about self-tracking and annoyance.

Two women from classical art discussing government chips, with humorous text overlay.

Classical art meme of a statue holding a lion, captioned about stopping a cat from escaping while getting pizza.

ForBored Panda’sprevious editionon the ‘Classical Sarcasm’ project, a representative of the team behind it shared that it’s the everyday struggles that are depicted in the memes that attract so many young and old followers.They continued to point out that in their opinion, the content they share helps internet users appreciate classical art more. “Surely, classical art was almost forgotten without social media! Every painting has a story behind it, and those stories are being told with every meme we make,” they told Bored Panda back then.

ForBored Panda’sprevious editionon the ‘Classical Sarcasm’ project, a representative of the team behind it shared that it’s the everyday struggles that are depicted in the memes that attract so many young and old followers.

They continued to point out that in their opinion, the content they share helps internet users appreciate classical art more. “Surely, classical art was almost forgotten without social media! Every painting has a story behind it, and those stories are being told with every meme we make,” they told Bored Panda back then.

Classical art meme featuring a rider on a horse, with humorous text about hunger and animal sounds.

Classical art painting with a humorous meme text about the planet being a lunatic asylum.

Classical art meme showing people dancing energetically to a DJ’s song at a wedding.

The representative of the ‘Classical Sarcasm’ team told Bored Panda last year that there’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ meme because every person looks at memes from a different angle. And they seem to look ata loootof them on a regular basis – somestatistics suggestthat the average millennial looks at 20-30 memes every day.But just like memes, art is highly subjective, too. And there is no one way to look at one piece, as it might evoke different emotions to different people. So it’s no surprise that what people consider art differs from person to person as well.

The representative of the ‘Classical Sarcasm’ team told Bored Panda last year that there’s no such thing as a ‘bad’ meme because every person looks at memes from a different angle. And they seem to look ata loootof them on a regular basis – somestatistics suggestthat the average millennial looks at 20-30 memes every day.

But just like memes, art is highly subjective, too. And there is no one way to look at one piece, as it might evoke different emotions to different people. So it’s no surprise that what people consider art differs from person to person as well.

Classical art meme with a winged creature and a surprised nude figure, captioned humorously about needing pants.

Classical art meme of a woman napping, with text humorously suggesting naps make people heroes.

Classical art meme with a woman face down on a stool, text humorously asks the universe about worsening days.

Classical art meme with a romantic couple embracing; humorous text about a spider disrupts the scene.

Cat meme using classical art style, cat with a curtain resembling a nun’s veil, humorously captioned with blessings.

Classical art meme featuring Pandora holding a box, humorously described as an “unboxing video."

While ‘Mona Lisa’ was clearly art in most people’s eyes, according to YouGov’s survey, only 42% of respondents put Andy Warhol’s ‘Campbells soup can’ in the same category. Tracey Emin’s ‘My Bed’ from 1998, as well as Marcel Duschamp’s ‘Fountain’ from 1917, didn’t make it to the list, either, as only 12% of respondents considered the latter two pieces art.

Classical art meme of a woman reading late at night, pondering dinosaur ghosts.

Classical art meme humorously depicts a biblical scene with text about a place to stay during pregnancy.

Classical art meme with a child holding a duck, humorous therapist dialogue above.

If you’re a fan who prefers to admire artwork from the comfort of their home, you might want to give Bored Panda’s category dedicated toall sorts of arta look next. But if it’s memes that you enjoy more than anything, you should probably head to thememe categoryinstead.

Classical art meme with a woman contemplating, text about missing chocolate humorously affects her hearing.

Classical art meme featuring a contemplative woman with humorous text overlay about coping mechanisms and dark humor.

Classical art meme of a woman lying in bed, captioned about adulthood and being tired except when it’s time to sleep.

Classical art meme with humorous dialogue about appearing on burnt toast, dog butts, and Cheetos.

Classical art meme of a thinking statue captioned, “Trying to remember why I went into the kitchen."

Classical art meme humorously depicting knitting as witchcraft with text overlay.

Classical art meme with text about aging and having a favorite pharmacy.

Classical art meme depicts a woman tied to a stake saying “Pineapple on pizza is delicious,” while crowd shouts “Witch!"

Classical art meme of a mother and baby with a humorous caption expressing tiredness.

Classical art meme featuring a woman in black mourning dress with humorous text about lost motivation.

Classical art meme showing a woman writing, with text about receipts forming a mini book explaining financial struggles.

Classical art meme featuring Lady Agnew of Lochnaw with humorous text about wealthy people controlling the world.

Three people and a cat in a classical art meme with judging expressions.

Classical art meme with a woman laughing and a man seated, conveying a humorous message about making a woman laugh.

Classical art meme with an elderly couple; one says “I need some space,” the other replies “You have plenty inside your head."

Classical art meme with a humorous text exchange between a couple walking in a garden.

Classical art meme depicting a woman with humorous text about not folding laundry.

Classical art meme featuring a woman confidently wearing a dress humorously styled with plastic bottle patterns.

Classical art meme with a woman realizing her date is charming but lacks intelligence.

Classical art meme with humorous dialogue about a girlfriend and mom’s reaction.

Classical art used humorously with a speech bubble featuring a modern caption.

Classical art meme depicting musicians with humorous text about random thoughts and anxiety when trying to sleep.

Classical art meme of a couple with text: “Do you feel anything for me?” and “I feel sorry for you."

Classical art meme showing an introvert embraced by an extroverted figure, humorously captioned.

Old woman and girl in a humorous classical art meme, discussing a book titled “The DSM-V."

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Classical art meme with a man and woman, captions read “You poor thing” and “Don’t bring my financial status into this."

Classical art meme with a man asking a woman what’s wrong, she replies with a humorous existential allergy comment.

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Two women in a classical art meme, discussing dating vs. hallucinating humorously.

Classical art meme with text about not giving husband butterflies but causing high blood pressure instead.

Classical art meme featuring a woman reclining with humorous text on grammar usage.

Classical art meme featuring a man holding a pipe and drink, with humorous text about quitting a job at BMW.

Classical art meme with humorous text comparing childbirth pain to a man’s cold; people gathered around a bed.

Child holding a book with “No” text, humorously interpreting classical art as a meme.

Classical art meme of a man facepalming as a woman and children look on, humorously depicting modern parenting struggles.

Classical art meme with a regal figure humorously rejecting New Year resolutions.

Classical art meme with a woman writing a funny diary entry about running, needing new friends instead.

Classical art meme of a woman in a white dress with humorous text about love and Whitney Houston.

Classical art meme of men avoiding eye contact, humorously depicting a classroom situation.

Classical art meme showing a man holding a book with a triumphant expression, used as internet humor.

Classical art meme depicting historical figures humorously discussing free speech and gun rights.

Classical art meme of a man realizing he’s wrong during an argument.

Classical art meme with a king looking indifferent as someone threatens him with a sword, captioned “Whatever."

Classical art meme with text about generating electricity from irritation, featuring three women in historical attire.

Classical art meme with a caption about doing 500 crunches with Doritos.

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Classical art meme with humorous text and an alphabet puzzle.

Classical art meme with a knight and woman, humorous text about nervousness, showcasing creativity in digital art.

Classical art meme with a man asking for an opinion and a seated woman giving a witty response.

Garfield meme with a humorous take on visiting an old job, showcasing a ban sign.

Classical art meme featuring a man in a suit with humorous pub joke text overlay.

Classical art meme depicting a sarcastic exchange between two historical figures in a painted setting.

Two women in classical art meme, one asks if they look better in pictures or real life, the other responds “In theory."

Classical art meme depicting surprised diners with humorous text about being painted unexpectedly.

Classical art meme humorous dialogue about an angry French aunt and the punchline “A Crossaunt."

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Classical art meme showing a surprised man’s expression, humorously compared to YouTubers in thumbnails.

Classical art meme with a humorous exchange about Facebook searching and blocking.

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Classical art meme with a man and woman conversing humorously about newspapers and issues.

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Classical art meme of a man with humorous text about marriage and life plans.

Classical art meme with a man asking, “What’s wrong?” and a woman replying, “Everything."

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