Art history can be an incredibly complicated topic and a really tough nut to crack for anyone who hasn’t spent years upon years learning the various intricacies and subtleties needed to master the subject.
Luckily for all art lovers who just haven’t got the time to understand all the ins and outs of art history, the internet has provided some hilarious and easy-to-grasp tips on how to recognize the work of famous painters. Here is a list of the funniest and most accurate advice, so that you can impress your friends and family the next time you go to a museum or want to talk about something impressive at the dinner table. Scroll down, upvote your favorites, and leave us a comment with your views about art, classical paintings and what you thought of these tips.
If everyone – including the women – looks like Putin, then it’s Van Eyck. If everyone looks like hobos illuminated only by a dim streetlamp, it’s Rembrandt. If it’s something you saw on your acid trip last night, it’s Dali. If the paintings have lots of little people in them but also have a ton of crazy bullshit, it’s Bosch. If everybody has some sort of body malfunction, then it’s Picasso. Lord of the rings landscapes with weird blue mist and the same wavy-haired aristocratic-nose Madonna, it’s Da Vinci. If you see a ballerina, it’s Degas. Dappled light and unhappy party-time people, then it’s Manet. Dappled light but no figures, it’s Monet.
