Traditional Art

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'Traditional' here means 'Physical', as in artworks which are NON-DIGITAL in nature.

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Parlor Picture, 1983 (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by Okokimup@lemmy.world to c/traditional_art@lemmy.world

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[–] fluxion@lemmy.world 19 points 7 months ago (1 children)

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Glad I'm not the only one confused

[–] tsonfeir@lemm.ee 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This painting features a very stylized and abstract depiction of a human form. It's divided into two main sections, with the upper part showing what appears to be a cross-section of a chair or couch, with abstract designs suggesting human profiles within the contours of the furniture. The lower section seems to mirror the upper, showing a human figure reclining in a tub-like structure, possibly referencing the process of birth or creation, as suggested by the presence of what might be a fetus-like form. The style is reminiscent of modern art with its bold colors and flat, outlined forms, using abstraction to convey themes beyond literal representation.

You’re not missing much.

[–] Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Lmao, did some AI image recognition write this? The “tub-like structure” the figure is laying on is pretty clearly a rug.

[–] tsonfeir@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

Yes. It is very confused.

[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago

the figure is laying on is pretty clearly a rug

What is the figure laying on the rug? An egg? :P

[–] Hupf@feddit.de 10 points 7 months ago

Saddam Hussein

[–] bmsok@lemmy.world 10 points 7 months ago

So literal but delightfully abstract. I can't believe I've never seen this one before. All the way down to the big 'ol hanging dick in the middle. Love it.

You can see anything depending on what you're focusing on.

[–] IanAtCambio@lemm.ee 4 points 7 months ago

This looks like the living room of my fraternity house

[–] ladicius@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

The figure in the bottom part is stretching or doing yoga or so.

[–] scroll_responsibly@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 7 months ago

Very noodly!

[–] zero_spelled_with_an_ecks@programming.dev 2 points 7 months ago

That's quite the top she's got on.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

Hehehe, swirly boobs ...