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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!

What is a better way to make these historical artifacts more accessible to the youth of today than to turn them into memes? Entertaining, amusing and easily shareable, a whole new generation is being exposed to the famous paintings of Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Goya, and friends, albeit with a cheeky modern twist that would likely make them turn in their graves if they knew about these art memes.

We here at Bored Panda have compiled a hilarious list of our favorite classical art memes, to help you decipher what those enigmatic old artists were really trying to say! Scroll down below to check the newest memes out for yourself, and if you find yourself thirsting for more, there is a previous list of these art-themed funny memes here!

#1

Classical art meme of a woman in ornate dress humorously captioned about stealing a TV at a fancy party.

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Gabriela
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you go shopping on boxing day but you don't technically end up "buying" something

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    #4

    Viking warriors skiing through snow in a classical art meme humorously depicting grandparents' school trips.

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    Wil Vanderheijden
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    6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, them good ol' days where yo had to walk 40 miles in the snow to go to school. That is after you delivered the newspapers and fed all the farm animals. That's when the houses were so tiny you could only have small talk and where you would sleep in the refrigerator to stay warm.

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    #5

    Classical art meme comparing a noble's appearance in a mirror and in photos, highlighting humorous differences.

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    Just another user...
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is too true, I am NOT photogenic, where as all my friends AND dog are..

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    #9

    Classical art meme humorously depicting a group of similar-looking individuals in 18th-century attire.

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    Luis Milian
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when they tell you no flash, but you take a pic with a flash anyways

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    #10

    Classical art meme showing lounging woman, captioned about Netflix pausing, adding humor to classical themes.

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    Mark
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would question who watches Netflix with their breasts out :)

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    #21

    Classical art meme depicting a battle scene with a humorous "Lion King" reference.

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    Luis Milian
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so we are just going to ignore that the men are fighting naked

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    #22

    Classical art meme with a mischievous cat at a dinner table, captioned humorously.

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, artists DID NOT know how to draw cats back then.

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    #23

    Classical art meme with two men humorously discussing gluten-free bread in a 17th-century setting.

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    #25

    Man and dog in humorous classical art meme, thinking about each other with speech bubbles.

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    Gabriela
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the guy died his name would be Post Bitchface Malone III :)

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    #28

    Two men in classical art painting with humorous text about being ignored like "Terms & Conditions."

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    Annie Hu
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you know, no one ever reads them. we all just sign our names or click "I agree"

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    #31

    Classical art meme with a smugly dressed person and humorous text about judging others for past mistakes.

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    pandamonium
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I must be beyond an intellectual because i judge people for the mistakes I'm currently making

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    #35

    Classical art meme of a bearded man holding a book, surrounded by mythical creatures, looks puzzled.

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    glowworm2
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a man with a tree branch growing out of his head with an owl sitting on it!

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    #36

    Classical art meme of a man partially hiding behind a curtain, humorously captioned about avoiding problems.

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    Roger Haywood
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes I was in Game of Thrones! Now bugger off! I'm trying to read!

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    #38

    Classical art meme with figures on the shore, one asking for Advil humorously.

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    Classical art meme showing people in medieval clothes observing a man awkwardly using exercise equipment.

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    #43

    Classical art meme depicting a surprised figure with the text about oversleeping a nap.

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    pandamonium
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to take a nap and woke up after the sun set. Was seriously disoriented when i woke

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    #47

    Classical art meme depicting people in intense contemplation, humorously referencing memory struggles.

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    #48

    Classical art meme featuring a startled baby with humorous, existential caption.

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    Luis Milian
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you come out the womb and realize there is a FreAking cow next to you!!

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