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Art History Inspires ... |
| There are numerous works of art that have become such famous and iconic images that they take on a
new life in the form of copies, adaptations, and parodies, among other things. Famous art works get
referenced in advertising, illustrations for articles in magazines, and even a moment in a popular movie
was based on a famous painting. Look at the pictures below and then place your mouse on the empty frame to see
which art work provided the inspiration. |
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This magazine advertisement for a car company had the catch phrase: "Thoughtful, through and through."
What famous art work is this referring to?
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This was an old ad for a computer company. Does she look familiar to you?
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| This was an illustration in a newspaper accompanying a business article. This drawing of a construction
worker pointing at the factory is meant to imply his fear of that factory. How do we know this? Because it is based on a
painting where a woman in a jungle is pointing at the source of her fear - a pair of lions. You need to know the original
art to better understand the drawing. |
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This was a popular movie which had as its signature moment this pose as depicted below. Where do you think this came from?
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Have you seen any other examples of mass media inspired by famous works of art? If so,
please send your examples to info@artsology.com.
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