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an image of a painting with the word spoiler alert in it's center

Classical art and art history might sound a tad complex to some of you Pandas, but we assure you, they’re both a lot of fun. And someone who makes it far more approachable for all of us, near and far, is the founder of the ‘Classical Damn’ project on Instagram.

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the skeleton is dancing with his arms in the air, and another drawing on the wall

Hear ye, hear ye! Gather round for some of the world’s funniest and most relatable memes that will blow your medieval minds! These masterpieces will make you chuckle harder than the queen’s jester, and they might just bring you a greater appreciation for high art.

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a painting of a man in a suit and tie with the caption, so i should just sit down here while you paint my por - on you're done

Museums and art galleries can become an overwhelming experience for the casual visitor. Luckily, some people untangle centuries-old ideas and dumb-down them into language us mortals can understand, too. Previously, we covered museum museum snapchats; now it's time for something else - an array of hilarious art memes. After diving into this list, you might just feel as a highbrow art critic yourself.

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a woman with a veil on her head is holding a knife in front of a painting that says, everything happens for a reason

Classical art pieces are known for their timelessness and enduring value. Such artworks like The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo or The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli might always be remembered, appreciated and spoken about for centuries or even millennia to come. However, some artists from the past are not always recognizable by people of today. That’s where memes come to help! Through these elements of modern culture, classical artworks can be given a contemporary and fun twist that…

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an image of a woman with her eyes closed and the caption reads, when you just sit down and someone calls your name frck

There's something about classical art that just turns me off. Endless portraits of pale and plump aristocrats looking all fancy in the classical paintings, bucolic rural scenes, religious iconography... I can certainly appreciate the skill and relevance back in the pre-photography age, but these days we need a message!

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an old woman pointing at something with her hand and the caption reads, when your granddaughter ask for milk and cookies even before you offer them

Museums and art galleries can become an overwhelming experience for the casual visitor. Luckily, some people untangle centuries-old ideas and dumb-down them into language us mortals can understand, too. Previously, we covered museum museum snapchats; now it's time for something else - an array of hilarious art memes. After diving into this list, you might just feel as a highbrow art critic yourself.

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two women sitting at a table talking to each other and one has a speech bubble above her head

The world of classic art can look overwhelming from the outside, with a plethora of styles, conventions, must-remember pieces, and artists. And that’s only if one stays firmly rooted in the Western art tradition. Fortunately, memes are here to save the day. By adding a little modern zest, an old painting can be transformed into something more approachable, relatable, and humorous.

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a painting of a man holding a skull in his right hand and wearing a black hat

Need a little comic relief in your boring day? Sit back & scroll through anew dump of weird & wacky pics & hilarious memes. The perfect combo of sarcasm & madness that'll put an uproarious boost in your caboose. It's like the delicious burnt ends of a juicy briskette. Well, kind of. But you get the picture.

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