Contemporary artists look to classic artworks for current inspiration
Implications - Expunging the overly modern and abstract, many artists are looking backward and using classic artworks from the likes of Da Vinci and Van Gogh to inspire their present-day creations. More than just a reversion to retro, this direction among artists puts forth a new (but old) aesthetic that stands to be embraced in everything from advertising to fashion.
Trend Themes
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Modern Classicism — Artists look to classic artworks for current inspiration, creating a new but old aesthetic that can be incorporated in advertising and fashion.
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Handmade Artwork — Consumers prefer art that is identifiable as handmade, and corporates might consider utilizing fine arts graphics in promos.
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Artistic Personalisation — Customizability of popular products, such as mobile skins, has led to an increase in artistic personalisation that appeals to the art nerds among us.
Industry Implications
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Arts and Culture — Creative industries can adopt the trend towards Modern Classicism, something which is already garnering international acclaim.
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Fashion — The Classicism trend can be incorporated in the fashion industry to foster a new, trendy and yet classic look.
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Technology — The artistic personalisation trend provides the technology industry with new opportunities to cater to a growing number of art nerds in its client base.
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Apr 11 — Mar 12
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