Classical art and elements of digital technology like memes are two worlds apart. But who says you can’t mix these two to create something funny to draw some quick laughs?
The Classical Art Central Facebook page made it happen. It combined the trademark look of the 1700s with the wit and the often-dry meme humor that usually goes viral.
You’ll find the same themes about the absurdity 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.
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America is flunking the national IQ test as I write this, but I have hope.
Load More Replies...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 art was 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.
That's my sister's ex. Never a simple cold, always one foot in the grave. Never a headache, but an aneurysm.
Ah... Men and women have different immune systems, and circulatiry priorites, because they have the babies. Its super complicated, you'll have to look it up for yourselves
Jewish business man on his deathbed .... " if all of you are here, who is minding the shop ?"
Did she just finish shoveling out kitty's litter box? If so, that is quite the exhausting chore.
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 are easily relatable, and using images with a classical theme also gives younger generations exposure to this type of art.
Why changing your automotive air filter is best left to professionals.
I love the way in this painting the girl looks as if she's looking at a photographer
Pose, pose, pose, pose everyone, hold it..hey little girl, I said pose..oh ...Mum is about to speak to you about insubordination.
I keep telling my family that they've apparently forgotten how we did basically this before smart phones and there's not less interacting these days it's just a different type of not interacting
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 on composition and lines, with color being secondary.
Just become Japanese and marry yourself directly afterwards...you're welcome...👰🏽 🇯🇵 🎂
For some reason classic artists had difficulties painting cats, like they were mithical creatures,
now THAT is a portrait. Catnip must have been a HUGE thing back then :))
And hurting the poor cat who wanted to eat the fish, you are potentially a cruel grown-up despite your tears. This artist is a psycho
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 a surgical mask, and another had her wearing a gas mask.
Neil Patrick Harris raising a suggestive eyebrow... 😏 (I'm egotistical enough to want him to stay here, though) 😁
Load More Replies...Let’s hear from you, dear readers. Why do you think classical art and memes go well together? Which ones among these images did you find the funniest? Let’s discuss them in the comments!
Oh can't you see Cheese belongs to me I'd like some ham today Then to lick your plate.
They missed a line... Below we'll be watching you there is one more line to fit the music!
That is most probably the truest thing I've read in quite some time
To speak with a representative press: 74800526685427854278954226, Followed by the pound (#) sign.
I'd settle for 6 solid hours, without any wake-ups to use the bathroom.
"It's not your fault, dearie. The changing table was high and your parents were clumsy..."
I dunno, I've had trouble photographing cats so I give the old artists lots of leeway for trying to capture them with pigment and linseed oil!
Load More Replies...Oh lordy, I read moons instead of afternoons, I think i was looking at her decolletage
and a great answer: "What are you doing today?" Me, "Spuddling." :)))
Load More Replies...Apropos of nothing - how the heck did she manage to balance a heavy tray with one hand, whilst chugging a drink??
Where is there cheese in the Catholic church? Asking for a friend
Load More Replies...there is when you make enough to feed a family of 138 as I do so often
Load More Replies...There is no such thing as too much cheese. It's the reason I can never go vegan.
I used to have a neighbor like that. Fortunately, his house was half a mile away. Unfortunately, there were just open fields between his house and mine, and the sound of bagpipes carries a lot farther than that.
It would be fascinating to introduce two people with short-term memory loss.
Start a conversation about the weather, then shut up and see how long it repeats for.
Load More Replies...You mean you don't have cheese and biscuits in the fridge already? Amateur
Unfortunately, it's not true. I have tried family therapy. My therapist and my mother's were completely on the abusive parents' side. I was criticised constantly and parents could say anything awful to me without judgement. And my therapist suggested I'm stupid and don't know what I'm saying.
I just renamed my weekday alarm "for the love of God, why?!" 🤣
old age is when you don't because you either don't care, don't hear, or can't stay awake
You beat me to it, we go to bed our usual time and I don't even wake up for the fireworks and guns going off.
Load More Replies...This is a photo of me just before Mr Auntriarch wakes me up for Big Ben chiming.
The meme does not come with actual poop. The memes are clean.
Load More Replies...That’s actually a great line, buuut underneath it, someone wrote: Germany 1942
I am so grateful to have BP in a day such as this (election day...sorry). I am not going to look at ANYTHING election until tomorrow. Aahhhh....a joint and BP, Calgon! take me away!
I'm up way past bedtime because of "election day" ...I'm not American but what happens in this election affects my country quite a bit so...kinda having a hard time sleeping
Load More Replies...This reminds me that I need to restart my hobby of going to art museums and retitle the pieces, such as a sculpture of one of the Pleiades sisters searching for her lost kin as "Where the HELL did I park?".
Can I have some of whatever you had, please? Too many serious changes likely to happen for many people. Feel lucky if none of them will affect you...or so you delude yourself.
Load More Replies...I am so grateful to have BP in a day such as this (election day...sorry). I am not going to look at ANYTHING election until tomorrow. Aahhhh....a joint and BP, Calgon! take me away!
I'm up way past bedtime because of "election day" ...I'm not American but what happens in this election affects my country quite a bit so...kinda having a hard time sleeping
Load More Replies...This reminds me that I need to restart my hobby of going to art museums and retitle the pieces, such as a sculpture of one of the Pleiades sisters searching for her lost kin as "Where the HELL did I park?".
Can I have some of whatever you had, please? Too many serious changes likely to happen for many people. Feel lucky if none of them will affect you...or so you delude yourself.
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