# Wrangled Renaissance Portraiture Christian Tagliavini Creates Photoshopped Old-Timey Images By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-12-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-tagliavini References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2010/12/03/visionary-renaissance-by-christian-tagliavini/) & [christiantagliavini](http://www.christiantagliavini.com/) Christian Tagliavini is an artist and visionary whose work is breathtakingly imaginative. Focusing mostly on [Renaissance-inspired pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles), Christian Tagliavini not only does the epic era justice, he does so with a modern twist. The [Swiss-Italian photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio) exemplifies his old-timey skill best in the projects '1503' and 'Dame Di Cartone,' as featured in the gallery. [Models wear piercing gazes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays), extravagant collars and elongated necks to make a truly unique series. **Implications** - As opposed to a heavy focus on modernity, many businesses are reverting back to old-school tradition and imagery. This stark medieval contrast from futuristic designs is an interesting avenue that businesses should consider when implementing future advertising campaigns as renaissance style is classic and timeless for many. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Old-school Tradition:** Businesses reverting back to old-school tradition and imagery. - **Medieval Contrast:** Using medieval contrast to create unique advertising campaigns. - **Renaissance Style:** Incorporating classic and timeless renaissance style in future marketing efforts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Exploring old-school tradition and renaissance styles in fashion advertising. - **Art:** Utilizing medieval contrast and renaissance influences in artistic projects. - **Advertising:** Incorporating renaissance style and imagery in future advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Accessory Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Archival Pigment Art Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallax.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Renaissance-Muse White Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-lisa.md) - [Unseen Artist Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelangelos-untold-works.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md)