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If something exists, chances are someone’s already turned it into a meme.
And classical paintings? They were practically made for it. With dramatic scenes, bold colors, and wildly expressive faces, all they need is the right caption to turn them into comedy gold.
That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the best posts from the Facebook group Classical Art Memes—a perfect combination of timeless art and modern humor. Scroll down, have a laugh, and don’t forget to upvote your favorites. Enjoy!
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Sarah 7 months ago
(I’m 45 Irish!) I’ve had the intention to go walking for about a year now… one day I may do it. Everything is just and feels… not light and energetic anynore.
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Leslie Gintz 7 months ago
This meme was made by Janet Hirschbaum, why do you remake them and put your brand on them ?
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Science Nerd 7 months ago
The work equivalent is being invited to a seminar followed by an open bar.
BossyCloud 6 months ago
What kinds of places would you go? Were they relevant to your job or just random outings?
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I'd have liked to do that, even as a kid. But we got "Wandertag" ("hiking day") instead. I wouldn't have minded an outing per se, but spending half the day logging myself and my rucksack around to reach another place where the main activity was - hah - walking around, only to WALK BACK again two hors later? Nope! Best wishes to the "Externsteine" and the "Hermannsdenkmal", but I'd have vastly preferred to actually visit a freaking MUSEUM for once.
Fullo Shit 7 months ago
Hermannsdenkmal and Externsteine are about 10km from my home
Load More Replies...Sure, paintings turned into memes are a blast to look at. But if you’re an art lover, you might have a bone to pick with the term “classical art memes.” Why?
Because most of them aren’t technically classical. In fact, they come from a whole mix of different periods.
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Inigo Montoya 7 months ago (edited)
Is a foot fétish really that common? Quentin Tarantino aside
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Gingersnap In Iowa 7 months ago
I'm getting my punch bowl out of the cabinet!
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Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Now that’s very very good idea lol smart kid that , issue is do I have enough room for so many bowls 😂(I do not do people lol ) more cos I’m an empath n I can’t handle being around people cos of their feelings that I also feel n it’s exhausting, n draining but some cos u can feel that u really just wanna punch lol
To clarify things, the classical art era refers specifically to the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, roughly between the 8th century BC and the 5th century AD.
This period focused on realism, harmony, and proportion and became the foundation for much of Western art.
Think of Greek amphoras, Roman pottery and paintings, or sculptures like the Winged Victory of Samothrace or Aphrodite of Knidos.
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Andrew Keir 7 months ago
You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family
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The village pub here in the Cotswolds where my now 24 yr old daughter has worked 8 yrs now it really is like family , and actually she keep em all in line 😂even the owner lol it’s not a chain pub so it’s lush down there ! But in any other setting if they say those words at an interview RUN !
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Then there’s Classicism, a style that pops up in various time periods, borrowing inspiration from the ideals of Classical antiquity. You’ll find it during the Renaissance (14th–17th century) and again in the Neoclassical movement (18th–19th century).
Think Michelangelo’s sculptures, Jacques-Louis David’s paintings, or even the U.S. Capitol building.
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LizzieBoredom 7 months ago
It looks like I just told the HOA I'm painting my front door orange.
Jrog 7 months ago (edited)
It is, in fact, an oil painting, and a fairly large one. De Staalmeesters by Rembrandt, kept at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, oil on canvas.
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Fellfromthemoon 7 months ago
And now, if Cuthbert looks up, he can see her beautiful, genuine smile.
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Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
I’ve never liked people but now I’m 60 n housebound I’m defo anti people noise not so much but lights I have purple soap lights around my bedroom window 😋so pretty at night but other two totally
Of course, art enthusiasts have more than one pet peeve when it comes to misused terms.
One common one is calling any crowded, chaotic photo “a Renaissance painting.” But if you look at actual Renaissance art, that’s not quite the vibe. Renaissance art focused on balance, calm, symmetry, and naturalism, not chaos.
What most people actually mean is Baroque art. That’s the era of drama, energy, theatrical lighting, and emotional intensity. Crowded scenes? Check. Swirling compositions? Check. Mood lighting and chaos? Double check. Caravaggio is your guy.
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Mrs Irish Mom 7 months ago
Great idea until they come back for another loan and tell you they thought the first LOAN was a gift
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Linda Graber 7 months ago
No s**t. I’ve gotten to where running errands is “Hairs done bras on” is the criteria
Colleen Glim 7 months ago
Errands totally count as going out. And don’t forget to buy yourself a treat for adulting and getting sh*t done
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Here to me being housebound out in the sticks lol , going out is what I do all day , IN TO MY GARDEN ! N poloy tunnels heheh that’s going out the house !
Cosmos in your eyes 7 months ago
That is why I dress up to go to the store! I am my own main character and imma look cute while picking out eggs and bread.
Another popular misunderstanding: “I hate modern art.” That’s fair, we all have tastes, but most of the time, they don’t actually mean modern art. They mean contemporary art.
Modern art refers to work from roughly the late 19th to mid-20th century, including movements like Cubism, Dadaism, and early Abstract art. Contemporary art is what comes after.
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Colleen Glim 7 months ago
Bonus points if the cat stands on it before you’ve actually decided to get up
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Colleen Glim 7 months ago
No day should start with a kale smoothie. Kale smoothies are an unappetizing shade of snot green
Remi (He/Him) 7 months ago
She looks so much like my great grandma. And she used to drink coffee from the plate too
Auntriarch 7 months ago
Kale is vegan brisket, it has to be slow cooked, otherwise you'll be chewing until August.
Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
"Vegan brisket" - love it 😂 Hereabouts (Northern Germany) people traditionally celebrate kale season with a vengance (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%BCnkohlessen). The usual preparation is for it to be slow cooked in a big pot, together with two or three kinds of sausages, pork belly and/or Kassler (smoked pork: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kassler) - no vegan food ever got un-veganed that hard!
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Roni Stone 7 months ago
Should I admit that I had to read that twice or would that be awkward?
With so many movements, it’s easy to get things mixed up. So let’s quickly go over a few more styles and how to recognize them.
Painting conservator-in-training and artist Rhiannon Piper has a great breakdown on her blog, which we recommend checking out for even more detail. But here’s a quick snapshot:
Rococo (1720–1760): Often confused with Baroque, but Rococo is softer, lighter, and more playful. Think pinks and baby blues, elegant flirtation, nature, and leisurely scenes of aristocrats looking fabulous in gardens.
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Auntriarch 7 months ago
Don't be mean. You're allowed to be truthful though, which has the benefit of serving as an arsëhole filter.
Andrew Keir 7 months ago
tights can be an effective a**hole filter. Once.
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Auntriarch 7 months ago (edited)
My mother could have got far more laughs if she'd done that whenever my brother pestered her to know who was her favourite child. (She only ever said "you're my favourite little boy", used to drive him mad 😂)
Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Yeah, I like telling my brother that he's my favourite sibling. Of course there's only the two of us, and since I'm not my own sibling I generously pick him.
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Impressionism (1870–1900): A favorite for many. As photography began capturing the world realistically, artists responded by painting how a moment felt. Look for loose brushwork, visible strokes, and a focus on light and atmosphere. Think Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
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Colleen Glim 7 months ago
That show makes me want to throw out everything I own. And then I think about how much effort that would be and just sit back down and watch another episode
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
I have a yearly skip n do a if in doubt chuck it out time !! can’t stand clutter , love ornaments witchy ones , n pics of the kids n dogs , but clutter NOPE !! makes cleaning far easier for me as I live in constant pain so clutter has no place in my home lol
Auntriarch 7 months ago
I envy you deeply. My best friend is sending me a book called Swedish death cleaning or something. Watch this space...
Load More Replies...Post-Impressionism (late 1800s–early 1900s): A step beyond Impressionism. More emotional, bolder, and full of experimentation. Artists like Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Gauguin pushed the boundaries with vivid colors, unusual angles, and stylized forms.
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Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
With u on this one totally !! ( oh n happily divorced n single n bloody well staying that way !)
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Of course, these are just a handful of styles from the incredibly rich and diverse world of art history. And while it’s easy to mix them up, learning even a few differences can really level up your appreciation and make your memes just a little more accurate.
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Inigo Montoya 7 months ago
Early 20th century pōrn? She's in bed and playing with her, um, pussycat.
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Mrs Irish Mom 7 months ago
So much disco and only a lil panic when they charge me €7.80 for a glass of wine
Sarah 7 months ago
Flip… I’d pay it! Remember door charges .. €10 to get in after 10pm. And price of drinks went up too. Granted it was Dawson St 20 yrs ago.. we were robbed!
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Crystalwitch60 7 months ago (edited)
I’ve reached it !! Now trying to figure out how to UNSEE stuff !
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Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Even with my glasses on lmao , when I’m in my front garden out here in the sticks n my kids mates drive past n honk im like and you are 😂then check reg plate n am like ahh that’s so n so lol n wave back with or without glasses ! Only without em I cnt see the reg plates
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Auntriarch 7 months ago
I'm so good at smiling on the outside, it's hardly any trouble now. Not that I need it so much now that I'm retired.
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Colleen Glim 7 months ago
Anybody who has ever worked retail has that one customer. You get a headache just thinking about it
Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
YES ' many many times , mostly in hospitality lol having run pubs n bars n worked in em for decades , plenty of people
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Roger9er 7 months ago
I want a QR-code on my headstone, with a text above it that says 'scan for nice memories.' Instead, people will be Rick-rolled.
Igor914624 7 months ago
I want a closed casket funeral, and I want the organist to repeatedly and slowly play "pop goes the weasel" until the whole crowd is looking at the casket with horrified attention.
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Nicole Weymann 7 months ago (edited)
Hey, where I come from kale season is something of a religious holiday! We don't do that kinky "vitamins" stuff, though. Gotta be slow cooked with pork belly, kassler, and/or two to three kinds of sausages, and served with potatoes. Bonus points for a group outing as a warm-up act. And now guess where I live! ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... spoiler/hint: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gr%C3%BCnkohlessen
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SchadenFreudian Psychology 7 months ago
The human digestive system was not meant to handle kale.
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Mrs Irish Mom 7 months ago (edited)
A and B but definitely B first and Then A when they wanna defend themselves you get your A game ready
MotherRobinson 7 months ago
Also talk through it like a megaphone or use as a pretend telescope.
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Mrs Irish Mom 7 months ago
Don't like cake either, didn't even taste my wedding cake, I'm thinking cheese, a chunk the size of my head would make me happier than any cake
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Space Invader 7 months ago
And with the salt rim you get essential electrolytes.
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Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
Wine some good tv no Netflix mind lol n chilling out on my bed with my dogs ! or if the pain isn’t awful that day I take dogs out instead of my kids , n living where I do its peace solitude n lush views ,
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Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Sounds complicated. Go for mushrooms instead! Easier to prepare and they're all edible (at least once)
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Vvee Work 7 months ago
Yes the dog does indeed know it is there in the room with ladies....or did you mean that dog knows all because he's always there?......maybe you should of used a comma or the "............" to emphasize your meaning
Load More Replies... Sarah 7 months ago (edited)
I like granny’s shawl and handbag. She has style . Anyone know where the shawl can be bought today?
Auntriarch 7 months ago (edited)
It looks very like my Kashmiri stole, it was a present so I don't know where it was bought. Start with looking for Indian shawls. The bag is a drawstring we used to call them dolly bags, they're easy to make. And then you can choose your fabrics.
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BrunoVI 7 months ago
Do you look like Norm McDonald with a silly moustache?
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Science Nerd 7 months ago
I had a visit with my parents where both my brother and I came down with awful headaches. Mom had filled the coffee carefe with decaf. Once we figured that out, we were fine.
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Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Uh-huh - and THAT circus in the pic is olden days for becoming a s******r, I guess ("More than 200 international lady artists" sounds like a sophisticated ad for some horizontal business operations.)
Andrew Keir 7 months ago
"horizontal business operations" - that's a phrase that will stick in my mind for a long time ...
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Crystalwitch60 7 months ago
And meas my kids always say no point lying to mum SHE KNOWS !! n I do lol
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keyboardtek 7 months ago
Actually the photo looks more like the grumpy attitude the DMV worker always has.
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Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Two out of three ain't bad! Is the position of the "no" negotiable?
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Science Nerd 7 months ago
Bring that up with me over a couple of beers and we could make an evening of it.
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Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Holding the light so dad can see whatever he is fixing that isn't working. Depending on the father in question's temperament, skill level, and how difficult the operation is this little duty can make you somewhat impervious to insult and verbal injury, making you into an ideal candidate for a future position in any army or kitchen.
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Auntriarch 7 months ago (edited)
When did you last have sëx? 1945. That's a long time ago! But it's only 2100 hrs now. (This joke worked better in the late 1900s)
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Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Strive she may - woe betide you once you find out what she was striving to do.
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Science Nerd 7 months ago
And late night commercials will make getting those pills much cheaper.
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Apatheist Account2 7 months ago
This is cheating - it should only be the original painting. Boo!
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Rachel Pelz 7 months ago
Am I the only one who doesn't like these alcohol-promoting memes? Like, just become a habitual drinker, haha, so funny.
Daria 7 months ago
it's the sentiment that matters in memes, not the exact wording. Look beyond the alcohol reference at what drives a character. The contrast between desperation known to many of us and the exaggeratedly wild coping mechanisms is funny.
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