# Shattered Glass Cathedrals Claudio Parmiggiani Makes Conceptual Art By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claudio-parmiggiani References: [sweet-station](http://www.sweet-station.com/blog/?p=12461) & [meessendeclercq.be](http://www.meessendeclercq.be/artists/claudio-parmiggiani/works/P0/) Italian artist Claudio Parmiggiani, who was trained at the art school [Istituto Statale di Belle Arti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-mapping-experience), creates everything from [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) to book art. If you take a look at the sample shown in this gallery, you'll understand how talented Parmiggiani really is. This particular sample of his art features a cathedral surrounded with what appears to be [shattered glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness). What do you think was the intended message of this series of artworks? **Implications** - No longer looking for overtly exaggerated designs, consumers are attracted to ones that feature a more classic appearance. Products that strive to be classic appeal to those who want to purchase something and use it forever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Classic-style Designs:** Opportunity to create products with a timeless and classic aesthetic that appeals to consumers looking for longevity. - **Artistic Photo Series:** Explore the creation of photo series as an artistic form of expression with the potential to captivate and intrigue audiences. - **Conceptual Book Art:** Delve into the world of book art as a unique and thought-provoking medium for artistic exploration. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Develop innovative home decor products with classic-style designs that blend elegance and functionality. - **Photography:** Unlock the potential of artistic photo series to capture emotive narratives and create visually captivating imagery. - **Publishing:** Embrace the realm of conceptual book art to create impactful and visually stunning publications that engage readers on multiple levels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brokenaesthetic-sculpture-collection.md) - [Artisanal Artful Glass Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaanch-glass-series.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.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) - [Stone Vaulting Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpentine-bell.md) - [Sculptural Marble Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti.md) - [Retrospective Lighting Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlo-nason.md)