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INTEREST: New Artbook Presents Japanese Illustrators' Takes on Classic Paintings




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firedragon54738



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 5:34 pm Reply with quote
Well got to say that would be something to get
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Dop.L



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 6:00 pm Reply with quote
Kind of interesting.
Precendent too, in that both Elfen Lied and Sora no Woto both strongly referenced Gustav Klimt in their opening titles.
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leesahlynn



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 6:57 pm Reply with quote
To prove that Japanese artists aren't all about big eyed lolis in nonsensical situations, please buy this artbook featuring classic works of art re-imagined to show big eyed lolis in nonsensical situations...
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maximilianjenus



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 7:23 pm Reply with quote
this is an insult to art.

why did they add clothes to the ones that were originally nude ?
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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 8:05 pm Reply with quote
I'm so getting this..
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MrTerrorist



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 9:13 pm Reply with quote
I would love to buy this.
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Saturn



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 9:44 pm Reply with quote
yeah I'm not seeing high art here... but whatever, make a buck right?
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Afezeria



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 10:09 pm Reply with quote
maximilianjenus wrote:
this is an insult to art.

why did they add clothes to the ones that were originally nude ?
What, so that you can say that these artists are way too lewd and nonsensical instead? This ain't like back then. Drawing nude stuff would definitely brought in waves of questions or to a lesser, mockery.

I think it's great they are doing their own interpretation of classic arts. It's great to look at.

leesahlynn wrote:
To prove that Japanese artists aren't all about big eyed lolis in nonsensical situations, please buy this artbook featuring classic works of art re-imagined to show big eyed lolis in nonsensical situations...
Oh yeah? Geez. Didn't know all Japanese artist could draw is only lolis and nonsense material. I guess stuff like SNK and Death Note is overwhelmed with loli. Or is this an attempt to appeared cynical?
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Mr. Oshawott



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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 11:08 pm Reply with quote
They all look gorgeous! Very Happy I particularly love ica's depiction of Sunflowers.
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VoidWitch



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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2016 4:55 am Reply with quote
Not a big fan of these interpretations. This art style is just not for me. I'm glad they exist though.
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this is an insult to art.

Um... You do know that a lot of western art was inspired by the art of "outsiders", right? Art Nouveau/Modern would probably not exist if not for Japanese Ukiyo-e. It's natural for cultures to "steal" ideas from each other and use them in their own context. And no, western art was never superior to art of "others", so you should probably get off your high horse now.
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To prove that Japanese artists aren't all about big eyed lolis in nonsensical situations, please buy this artbook featuring classic works of art re-imagined to show big eyed lolis in nonsensical situations...

Well, western artists were really into hairless and almost sexless women looking to the side for a while. Different strokes for different folks.
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enurtsol



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PostPosted: Sun May 22, 2016 5:10 am Reply with quote
maximilianjenus wrote:

this is an insult to art.

why did they add clothes to the ones that were originally nude ?


Prude! Laughing

Now let's see Western illustrators take on classic Japanese paintings, if any
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