We are a culture obsessed with bones, as seen in this cluster of spooky skeletons. Anatomical influences are everywhere, from clothing to tattoos and museum exhibits.
Despite the inherent creepiness of most skeletons, they're still too fascinating to ignore. From eating disorder-inspired fashion to anatomy museums, check out this collection of innovations inspired by spooky skeletons--if you dare.
Implications - The human skeleton provides a bare look at the structure and shape of the human body. This gives consumers a reminder of what the human race is like underneath all of the aesthetic enhancements, material trappings and other layers. Designers who incorporate bones and the skeleton into pieces play on its symbolism of humanity.
50 Spooky Skeletons
From Eating Disorder Fashion to Anatomical In-Home Museums:
Ryan Hinkson — May 16, 2010 — Art & Design
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Robotic Exoskeletons
'Wearable Agrirobot' Power Suit Helps Farm Harvest & Pruning
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3D Manicures
Sculptural Fingertip Designs Express Personal Style
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Cigar Smoking Skeleton Day of The Dead T-Shirt
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Human Oddity Paintings
The Sketchbook Of Travis Louie Showcases Peculiar Portraits
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Designer Skeleton Watches
Marc Jacobs Skull Watch
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Eating Disorder Inspired Fashion
‘Sexy Anna Rexia' Dress
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Animated Anatomy Art
Cartoon Skeleton Sketches
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Astrology Skeletons
The 'Dead or Alive' Exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design
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Skeleton Fashion Models
Ian Pool's Posed to Death Photography is Morbid Mod
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Custom Luxury Watches
One of a Kind Kudoke Skeleton Watches
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Skeleton Dresses
X-Ray Collection by Ronald Abdala
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Skeleton Luggage by Alexander McQueen
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Skeletal Stilettos
The Melonia Shoe by Naim Josefi and Souzan Youssouf
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Skeleton Clad Cycles
Creepy Ghost Rider Hitches a Lift on Eric Tryon's Bike
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Skeletal Fairytale Statues
Centaur Made of Real Bones
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Boney Couches
Life-Size Foam Dinosaur Skeleton for Caveman Fantasies
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Anatomical Weaponry Art
'Stop the Violence' by Francois Robert Uses Actual Human Skeletons
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Skull & Cross Bones Toaster
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Skeleton-Inspired Transit
Bone Bikes
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Skeleton Eco-cycles
The Evergreen Electric Motorcycle is the Bare Bones of Style
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Inanimate Anatomy
Moist Productions Shows the Inner Workings of Gingerbread (UPDATE)
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Skull Couture
Crystal Cashmere Skull Sweater for $2500
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In-Home Museums
Marc Da Cunha Lopes Keeps It Bony and Weird With 'SKLT'
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Skeleton Cell Watches
The ‘Remontage Papillon' Discloses the Time in a Bare Bone
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Macabre Music
Natalia Brilli's Skeleton Rock Band
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Skeleton Luggage II
The Silver ‘Hero' by Samsonite & Alexander McQueen
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Skeleton Models
Richard Avedon's Photographs 'In Search Of Comfort'
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Skeleton Furniture
The Bone Chair
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Creepy-Chic Accessories
Skeleton Hand Hairclips
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Street Art-Inspired Furniture
The Skeleton Table
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Sculpted Skateboards
Corbusboard Gasmask, Skeleton and Artistic Aluminum Decks
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Fantasy Video Landscapes
Tony Oursler's Art Playground
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Glamor Skeleton Celebrations
Cult Of Saint Death
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Feminine Physique Skulls
Alexander Mcqueen Skeletons Inspired by Female Shapes
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Spinal Cord Jewelery
The Losselliani Skull Ring
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Glamorous Skeleton Gloves
Halloween Favorite Hits the Runway
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Skeleton Lamps
The Skull Light is a Creepy Way to Light Your Way
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Mythical Skeleton Safaris
Skulls of Cartoon Characters
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Spine-Chilling Cleansers
DirtyA$$Soaps Sells Scary Skeleton Soaps
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Skeleton Street Art
Macabre Outdoor Creative Inspiration
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Macabre Mirrors
A + R's Skeleton Mirror Reflects Your Exterior, Looks Like Your Interior
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Cutlery Corpses
Skeleton Made Solely of Knives & Forks for Awareness
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Drug-Dealing Deities
National Geographic Editorial on Mexican Saints Uncovers Odd God
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Jeweled Skeletons
Delfina Delettrez's Skeletal Hand Designs Show Love For Anatomy
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Tool Time Artistry
Craftsman Skeleton
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Glass Bone Skeletons
The Melli Ink Skeletal Sculpture Is Some Pretty Glassy Art
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Prehistoric Auctions
Rare Tyrannosaurus Rex Skeleton Goes Under Hammer
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Boney Boots
The 1914 Bones Dr. Martens are a Sweet Pair of Shoes
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Auctioning the Ancient
Bid on a Triceratops Skeleton
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Anatomical Origami
Papercraft Skeleton Made From 1 Sheet of Paper
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Addams Family LEGO Build Brings Spooky Charm in 2,999-Piece Gothic Mansion
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