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Classical Paintings Are Getting A Geeky Makeover And It’s Better Than The Original
Classical art is beautiful to look at, but some of us have a hard time relating to it. A digital artist on Tumblr named Lothlenan is changing that by turning some of fine art's most timeless pieces into geeky fantasy settings. So far, they've revamped 7 tableaux, inspired by fandoms like Sailor Moon, Adventure Time, and The Legend of Zelda. It's amazing how century-old paintings take on such a modern feel when combined with elements of Anime!
If you're a geek extraordinaire and can't even deal with how flipping cool these paintings are, you're in luck - Lothlenon currently operates a Redbubble store where they sell stunning prints of each design. Who wouldn't want an impressionist Totoro-à-la-Monet on their wall?
Check out all 7 made-over masterpieces below, and don't forget to vote for your favourite!
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#1
"Woman With A Parasol" By Claude Monet
Sallye Jeffrey 8 years ago
No, the new paintings are not better than the originals. Cute, yes. Better, no.
DancingToMyself 8 years ago
Just big plane nope! You can't put Totoro next to Monet and expect great reviews. Makes me feel uncomfortable with whole concept. Ugh.
Sally Willis 8 years ago
This is a ridiculously inane post. What a complete waste of time and space.
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#2
The Scream (of Nature) By Edvard Munch
#3
"The Accolade" By Edmund Leighton
#4
"The Swing" By Jean-Honore Fragonard
#5
"A Portrait Of Louis Xiv" By Hyacinthe Rigaud
#6
"Self Portrait With Her Daughter" By Madame Le Brun
#7
"Lovers On A Swing" By Pierre Auguste
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Amy Green 8 years ago
I really like the geek versions but totally disagree with your headline because they are emphatically NOT better! Different, cute, creative... but not better!
Louiiiise 8 years ago
No it's not. Go check some paintings by the great masters in a museum and you'll see the amount of work, practice, talent, inspiration and knowledge it takes to produce such masterpieces. The ideas presented here might be more or less fun, but cannot be compared to the work, soul, care and artistry you can find in the original paintings, whether you like them or not. Plus, I've seen similar ideas but better executed. I'm not opposed to the idea, just please stop with those ridiculous titles.
Aunt Messy 8 years ago
Because people are too stupid to understand art? It might have been mildly impressive if she'd actually painted these, but as it is, she's just insulting her audience.
Nancy White 1 year ago
It is a wonderful practice to study and imitate the Masters. Thanks for sharing.
Tabitha Taveira 8 years ago
As an artist, this feels like amazing work being defaced. I won't say they aren't interesting, they are. But, something about this feels... wrong. They aren't around to defend their work. I just....... sigh.
Stephanie Shemesh 8 years ago
I think these are totally amazing and unique!! I would love to see more:)
Nuniek Widiayani 8 years ago
I prefer the original though, but i think my little will love the makeover ones
Michel Angelo 8 years ago
Oh yeah, they are waaay better than the original, that's why the geek versions cost millions and the originals have zero commercial value...
Felix Leung 8 years ago
Very bad terrible ideas. Just create your own. Why doctor the great masters'?
Kurtz Frausun 8 years ago
"Better Than The Original?" No. While these are really cool, it's an insult to the geniuses that created these Masterpieces.
Marysia Jawłowska 8 years ago
Better than originals? Seriously? You can't even write a positive title for a list of cool drawings without disrespecting art?
Sarah White 8 years ago
OMG THE LITTLE DETAILS IN ALL OF THEM ESPECIALLY THE STEVEN UNIVERSE ONE AND PB AND MARCY ONE AHHH! Okay fangirl over I'm sorry but seriously thank you for these, they are a gift.
Amy Green 8 years ago
I really like the geek versions but totally disagree with your headline because they are emphatically NOT better! Different, cute, creative... but not better!
Louiiiise 8 years ago
No it's not. Go check some paintings by the great masters in a museum and you'll see the amount of work, practice, talent, inspiration and knowledge it takes to produce such masterpieces. The ideas presented here might be more or less fun, but cannot be compared to the work, soul, care and artistry you can find in the original paintings, whether you like them or not. Plus, I've seen similar ideas but better executed. I'm not opposed to the idea, just please stop with those ridiculous titles.
Aunt Messy 8 years ago
Because people are too stupid to understand art? It might have been mildly impressive if she'd actually painted these, but as it is, she's just insulting her audience.
Nancy White 1 year ago
It is a wonderful practice to study and imitate the Masters. Thanks for sharing.
Tabitha Taveira 8 years ago
As an artist, this feels like amazing work being defaced. I won't say they aren't interesting, they are. But, something about this feels... wrong. They aren't around to defend their work. I just....... sigh.
Stephanie Shemesh 8 years ago
I think these are totally amazing and unique!! I would love to see more:)
Nuniek Widiayani 8 years ago
I prefer the original though, but i think my little will love the makeover ones
Michel Angelo 8 years ago
Oh yeah, they are waaay better than the original, that's why the geek versions cost millions and the originals have zero commercial value...
Felix Leung 8 years ago
Very bad terrible ideas. Just create your own. Why doctor the great masters'?
Kurtz Frausun 8 years ago
"Better Than The Original?" No. While these are really cool, it's an insult to the geniuses that created these Masterpieces.
Marysia Jawłowska 8 years ago
Better than originals? Seriously? You can't even write a positive title for a list of cool drawings without disrespecting art?
Sarah White 8 years ago
OMG THE LITTLE DETAILS IN ALL OF THEM ESPECIALLY THE STEVEN UNIVERSE ONE AND PB AND MARCY ONE AHHH! Okay fangirl over I'm sorry but seriously thank you for these, they are a gift.
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