# Reworked Classical Art Artist Paul Vera-Broadbent Has Brought Old Classics into the Modern World By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-verabroadbent References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/07/04/classic-paintings-get-a-digital-makeover-on-an-ipad/) & [paulverabroadbent](http://www.paulverabroadbent.com/) Classic paintings are known for their intricate work and their artistic expertise, and Paul Vera-Broadbent has updated the classics into a modern style. Taking the works of [Van Gogh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-van-gogh-musum) and Diego Velázquez, Vera-Broadbent has used his [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-pro) and created modern interpretation of the pieces. By giving the classics a [pixelated, 3D effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1), they have been brought into the 21st Century. It's shocking how well done the modern versions are, and how much they still resembled the originals. Paul Vera-Broadbent has been able to maintain the integrity of the original artwork, all the while making it more accessible to the modern public. This is an example of how the combination between old and new can create pieces that are stunning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernized Art Classics:** Incorporate technology to update traditional art into the digital age. - **Pixelated Art:** Create a 3D-like effect to classic art pieces to provide a unique interpretation of the artwork. - **Contemporary Art:** Reinvent classic art pieces into modern styles to give them a unique and fresh look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Utilize technology to innovate and rework traditional designs into modern styles. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Use modernized classical art in marketing campaigns for a contemporary and creative approach. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Incorporate reworked classical art into fashion and beauty designs for a unique and stylish product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Reimagined Impressionist Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impressionist-paintings.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Virtual Craft Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Generative AI Historical Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-selfie-2.md)