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Gustav Klimt’s Paintings Get Recreated With Real-Life Models, And The Result Is Amazing
Have you ever wondered what some of your favorite paintings would look like in real life? Austrian photographer Inge Prader has recreated selected iconic works from her compatriot Gustav Klimt, resulting in stunning pictures.
Klimt is most commonly associated with the Art Nouveau style, a bold and elaborate aesthetic that originated at around the turn of the 20th century. The beautiful art aesthetic inspired artists as well as architects such as Barcelona’s Gaudi to create ornate and rich works of art that reflected the optimism of the time.
Prader’s vivid photo recreations are based on Klimt’s Golden Phase of 1899-1910. This is evident in the luscious golden hues of the occasionally erotic scenes; models are often nude, intertwined, and surrounded by gold ornaments that bring out the warm decadence of the famous paintings.
The series of creative photography shots were taken for Life Ball, an annual event in Vienna that seeks to raise funds to help fight HIV/AIDS.
We think that Inge Prader and her models did an incredible job bringing these beautiful paintings to life through modern photography art. What do you think? Which of your favorite works of art would you like to see given a similar makeover? Let us know in the comments below!
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“Beethoven Frieze”
“Death And Life”
“Danae”
While this is very pretty, it's disappointing. The model should be much more voluptuous. Part of the beauty of the original is the lush curves of the original model's thigh.
This one was "Mature" but the naked people in the previous pictures weren't?!?
Disappointed that she didn't stay true to the curvy female body of the original painting.
The model is too thin. The girl in the painting has big, thick legs.
I definitely think that the model is too thin and not curled up enough. In the original, the thigh and abdomen are significantly noticeable.
Then scroll to the next pic. Not hidden, with open frontal nudity. You guys are crazy.
Y'all need to view this from the iPad app, not a mature content warning in sight. :P
Shock horror!!!!!! Nipple on show! Needs a black cover with mature contents got to be over 18 to she it. Pretty sure everyone by 18 has seen a nipple and many even fed from one!
“Beethoven Frieze”
“Beethoven Frieze”
“Beethoven Frieze”
as stunning as they are, it was still a bit disappointing to see the differences from the originals, it's either recreated in full or it's just inspired xD
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Wonderful idea, but I find it disappointing that one of the most beautiful pictures - Danae, is recreated by a skinny model who simply does not do it justice, not just because of the figure, but most importantly - it lacks the sensuality of it.
The concept was nice but there were many errors, especially the changing of sizes and editing of details.
The originals had a genuine impact - I guess that's the difference between art and real life
I'm confused, and somewhat disappointed, as to why some of the images don't have the original paintings to go with the reproductions?
as stunning as they are, it was still a bit disappointing to see the differences from the originals, it's either recreated in full or it's just inspired xD
Load More Replies... Wonderful idea, but I find it disappointing that one of the most beautiful pictures - Danae, is recreated by a skinny model who simply does not do it justice, not just because of the figure, but most importantly - it lacks the sensuality of it.
The concept was nice but there were many errors, especially the changing of sizes and editing of details.
The originals had a genuine impact - I guess that's the difference between art and real life
I'm confused, and somewhat disappointed, as to why some of the images don't have the original paintings to go with the reproductions?
