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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!

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Hilarious Classical Art Memes

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Gabriela
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5 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

"Back In My Days..."

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Wil Vanderheijden
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5 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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#10

Netflix And Still

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When You Try Being Healthy But Friends Don't Approve

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#25

Who's The Good Boi?

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Hilarious Classical Art Memes

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Annie Hu
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5 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

Foolish Peasants

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pandamonium
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5 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

Do You Hate When That Happens?

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glowworm2
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5 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

If I Can't See You, You Can't See Me

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Nah, April Fools Mates Lol

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

Guys! I've just had this great idea for a magic trick I want to perform at a wedding.

Norman van Druten
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The pain in my feet is killing me". *Okay, I'm joining Mother Mary Helen in hell.*

Loki
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how I laughed at this while watching Lucifer.......

Jubum
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I see the toes of the guy in front it hurts me...

Christina Wood
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is from a Jehovah's witnesses publication..I think it's 'the great teacher' they'd use live actors to paint these illustrations and this isn't even that old . definitely not classical.. More like..1989

Simon Chaplin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Surely this is the bit where he says he says he will make them fishers of men? Well before the whole death and resurrection thing.

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#43

I Guess I Was Dead

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pandamonium
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5 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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The Struggle Is Real

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#48

Oh No Not Again

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Luis Milian
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5 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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