30 Classical Art Memes That Prove The Struggle Has Been Real Through All The Times (New Pics)
Interview
Very often, adding a short piece of text to a single picture results in a complete change of the context of what we’re looking at. This is especially amusing when observing captured activities, emotions, or interactions between subjects in the image. Adding a funny comment in this way may alter the original meaning and give it a hilarious twist.
The subreddit 'Trippin Through Time' features an impressive collection of classical art turned into memes, shared by its community. The fact that all of them are inspired by original paintings makes them even funnier and proves that even images from hundreds of years ago, with a bit of context, can turn out to be very current and relatable to many of us.
Scroll down to see the list of the recent memes from the subreddit and to read our interview with Matthew Ponesse, Professor of History at Ohio Dominican University.
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Not Again
Thats A Valid Question
Bored Panda reached out to Matthew Ponesse, Professor of History at Ohio Dominican University. According to his faculty profile, he earned his Bachelor's degree with majors in history and philosophy at the University of Toronto. Subsequently, he pursued graduate work at the University of Toronto's Centre for Medieval Studies, obtaining his M.A. and Ph.D. in the field of Medieval Studies.
In addition to his academic work, Ponesse is also the author of humorous content on his Instagram profile, 'Medievalist Matt.' This account is dedicated to sharing memes inspired by art, pop culture, and history. Hence, we wanted to discuss the role of classical art in creating relatable memes that reference images from distant times.
The Last Straw
A Worthwhile Outing
Back From Maternity Leave
Eager to discover more about the inspiration behind Matthew’s work, we asked how his background in art influenced his approach to meme creation. The Professor of History shared with us: “My background as a medieval historian has most greatly influenced my approach to meme creation. Much of the art produced during the Middle Ages developed in a very specific historical context. When brought into the modern world, these images appear bizarre and outlandish. It's this disconnect between the medieval and modern world that I think people find humorous.”
I'll Brb Guys
Well, If You Insist.
That's the Vesuvius for sure, I'm from Naples! The ladies wear old traditional neapolitan clothes
Displaced Aggression
Asked if there are any specific art movements or artists from the classical era that Ponesse particularly enjoys working with, he answered: “I particularly enjoy working with medieval marginalia, the illustrations often found in the borders of medieval manuscripts. While the text of most medieval manuscripts concerns serious topics, the margins are where artists and illustrators were allowed to experiment and create. Many people assume that life in the Middle Ages was serious and bleak, but medieval art reveals a world that was also bright, imaginative, and full of laughter.”
Bless You, And Bless Me
LOL, Seriously, what a*****e painted this? That's just RUDE!
Perhaps.
When I'm feeling delightfully pretentious, I enjoy using a good "mayhap"
George Would Soon Find Out That Anne Was Reaching For Ctrl+alt+del
Lastly, we were wondering if the professor from Ohio encountered any unexpected responses related to the content shared on the Medievalist Matt profile. He shared that: “I'm most surprised at how many people relate to my memes. I'd describe my memes as very niche, and first thought that they'd only appeal to art historians and students of ancient and medieval history. But I'm often contacted by people who tell me that they share my memes with their colleagues in healthcare, business, and a variety of other professions. While many of these people remember their history classes as being dull and boring, they clearly have a fascination with the past and enjoy historical content.”
Got Any Plans This Weekend?
Real Planets Have Curves
/U/Spez Right Now
Laundry Day
You What?
Pronouncing It Wrong Because I Only Read It In A Book
Meirl
Can’t Lose If You Ain’t Playing The Game
Relationship Advice
They had very different raspberries back then.. And where does the centaur poop? 😱
Girl, He's Not Worth It
We Are Not The Same
The Nightmare
Angels
Why Do People Do this?
That Special “Out Of Touch” Feeling
You Can Almost Smell Him
Bye
start with "Best wishes!" And then just keep adding exclamation points until it looks sincere. Realize you overshot and now it looks sarcastic. Briefly consider a wacky caper in which you replace the card and forge everyone else's signatures, then remember you aren't a sitcom character. Give up and pass the card to the next person.
Merry Xmas
That Grilled Cheese Burrito Tho...
I Whip Out The 1-Ply When I Feel Lonely
Surely I'm Not The Only One This Has Happened To, Right?
Greatest Fear
Your 30s Are So Weird Because…
Me Pretending…
Sorry For Acting Weird…
Christmas Shopping
Careful, He's A Hero
At the bar I once frequented there was this group of young guys one evening who got very very drunk. One of them was so drunk he managed to buy 30 shots and he brought them to the table, he sat down, and *boom* he fell asleep. Nobody ever drank any of the shots and the dude had to be escorted outside when the bar closed. Lol. Never saw those people again.
The Temptation Of Saint Qdoba
"CERTAINLY, Sir!" (I *love* simple, easy solutions! Now to pad the check for these idiots!)
Instant Mood-Kill
We'll Always Be Friends, Right Copper
The Breakfast Club In 1550
The Tease
When You Meet For The First Time, And See Things That Wasn't Obvious By The Profile Pics. Just Deal With It.
Oh... Hey!... Nice To Meet You!
Sadly Jesus could no longer walk on water after he got the holes in his feet
Why Not Just Tell Me I Look Like Shit??
He "Fell" In Love
Built-In Radar
The Best Job In Hell
All The Kings Horses And All The King's Men Couldn't Make The Towers Appealing Again
There's Plenty Of Me To Go Around
A Quiet Spot For Enjoying The Greenery
So Deep
Well, conjure up your own place. You're 43, it's time you move out.
And Then Come The Convenience Fees
Too Much Food
Slayyy The Beast
How Not To Motivate An Army Before A Major Battle
And God on our side! A white one! And all theirs are fake, so we should stab them with farm tools.
Pardon The Mess, I'm Renovating My Inner World
Mentioning artists and the link to an actual work, would've been appreciated :)
Mentioning artists and the link to an actual work, would've been appreciated :)
