In general, "retro" refers to the recourse to forms and traditions of past years or centuries, which are taken up and reinterpreted in different ways. This can concern everyday objects of life as well as clothing, music and works of art, which are given a nostalgic, ironic or expressionistic treatment. Already our ancestors have repeatedly taken up models from the past, whether in the Renaissance, which sought a rebirth of ancient forms, or the Romantic period with its traditions glorifying the Middle Ages.
The "retro wave" that continues today is a product of the 1940s, which developed almost in parallel, if somewhat differently, in Europe and the United States. In the so-called "Retro Art", additional elements of the "Pop Art" that emerged at the same time were used. Artists such as Andy Warhol and Eduardo Paolozzi are therefore also assigned to both genres. Especially in the advertising industry, the eye-catching graphics with old-fashioned motifs were quickly taken up, as they were easy to reproduce and gave the customer a feeling of "things used to be better". Contemporary artist Anne Taintor, on the other hand, uses domestic stereotypes in her "retro advertising art" to address the modern woman in the modern-postmodern debate. While in the beginning mainly the characters of the previous 1920s and 1930s were integrated, today's artists have expanded their choice of themes to include the symbolism of all past centuries and different cultures.
Retro Art
In general, "retro" refers to the recourse to forms and traditions of past years or centuries, which are taken up and reinterpreted in different ways. This can concern everyday objects of life as well as clothing, music and works of art, which are given a nostalgic, ironic or expressionistic treatment. Already our ancestors have repeatedly taken up models from the past, whether in the Renaissance, which sought a rebirth of ancient forms, or the Romantic period with its traditions glorifying the Middle Ages.
The "retro wave" that continues today is a product of the 1940s, which developed almost in parallel, if somewhat differently, in Europe and the United States. In the so-called "Retro Art", additional elements of the "Pop Art" that emerged at the same time were used. Artists such as Andy Warhol and Eduardo Paolozzi are therefore also assigned to both genres. Especially in the advertising industry, the eye-catching graphics with old-fashioned motifs were quickly taken up, as they were easy to reproduce and gave the customer a feeling of "things used to be better". Contemporary artist Anne Taintor, on the other hand, uses domestic stereotypes in her "retro advertising art" to address the modern woman in the modern-postmodern debate. While in the beginning mainly the characters of the previous 1920s and 1930s were integrated, today's artists have expanded their choice of themes to include the symbolism of all past centuries and different cultures.
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4.8 / 5
Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Produkt und der Abwicklung der Bestellung. Ich habe den Eindruck, dass bei der Herstellung des Drucks sehr auf Qualität geachtet wird. Die Information zu den einzelnen Schritten der Abwicklung war gelegentlich etwas irritierend, weil die angegebenen Daten nicht richtig sein konnten, das wurde aber sehr ra...
Bin voll zufrieden. Ich konnte ohne viele Komplikationen noch ein weiteres Bild nachordern, es wurde dann der ersten Bestellung zugerechnet, so hatte ich die zweiten Portokosten gespart. Die Qualität ist top und die Beratung auch.
Andermaal doet Meisterdrücke wat het toezegt. Een topprodukt leveren dus. Ik had ditmaal een bestelling geplaatst van “Der Wanderer über dem Nebelmeer” van C.D. Friedrich. Op de meer dan uitstekende website kun je goed zien wat de status is van je bestelling en het tussentijds contact was ook goed: de vragen die ik stelde werden prima ...
Sehr schönes Bild bekommen. Die Auswahl ist gigantisch und die Auswahl der Formate und Rahmen nochmals dazu. Bild sieht aus wie gemalt, bin sehr beeindruckt. Komplet was anderes als ein normaler Posterdruck. Beim liefern funktionierte das Traking nicht. Lieferfrist wurde jedoch eingehalten. Spannend war die Verfolgung der Verarbeitungs...
Service was provided in connection with artwork which was not available on the website. The people at Meisterdrucke managed to trace the artwork and make a high quality reproduction as promised.
Hervorragende Qualität, der auf Hartfaserplatte kaschierte Druck sieht im Rahmen aus wie ein Ölbild. Die Lieferung erfolgte sauber verpackt und gepolstert in einem entsprechend großen Karton. Der gesamte Prozess und die gelieferte Qualität sind 1A. Was ich mir noch wünschen würde: Da ich das Bild in einen vorhandenen Rahmen aus dem 1...
Wow....ich bin sehr über die Qualität erstaunt. Diese Drucke haben all´meine Erwartungen übertroffen. Desgleichen der Ablauf der Bestellung. Grosses Kompliment.
Super schnelle Lieferung trotz Weihnachtstage. Die Drucke sind sauber, haben tolle Farben und die Materialien (Aquarellkarton) sind sehr wertig. Hier kauft man gerne!
Première expérience, je suis très satisfaite du résultat d'impression sur papier photos, finition mat, grande précision et fidélité de la reproduction. Je reviendrai !
Toller Kundendienst, der mich von sich aus kontaktiert hat, da es noch eine bessere Vorlage zu meiner Auswahl gab. Qualität des Drucks auch sehr gut, auch wenn ich kein Experte bin.
Ich hatte nach einem jap. Farbholzschnitt von einem bestimmten Künstler gesucht. Die Auswahl auf der Web-Seite war riesig. Nachdem ich meine Wahl getroffen hatte, konnte ich noch vor dem Druck Einfluss auf die Farbgebung nehmen und bekam jedesmal eine Vorabversion zur Freigabe zugeschickt. So habe ich das (für mich) perfekte Bild (als ...
I was extremely impressed with the ease of use and feedback on the delivery of this print. The choice of images is very impressive and the quality isdecond to none. Highly recommended!
Personalizing your art print at Meisterdrucke is a simple and intuitive process that allows you to design an artwork exactly to your specifications: Choose a frame, determine the image size, decide on a printing medium, and add suitable glazing or a stretcher frame. We also offer customization options such as mats, fillets, and spacers. Our customer service is available to help you design your perfect artwork.
At Meisterdrucke, you have the fascinating option to visualize the artwork you configured directly in your own space. For a tailored preview, simply upload a photo of your room and let the artwork appear on it. If you visit us via a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet, our augmented reality feature brings the image to life and seamlessly projects it into your space. An experience that uniquely combines art and technology.
Choosing the medium is often a matter of personal taste. To give you a clearer idea, we have provided some images for each medium. For a holistic experience, we also offer you a sample set of all paper variants so you can make a decision not just visually but also haptically. You can take advantage of the sample set free of charge – only the shipping costs will apply. You can order the sample set directly.
Do not worry. At Meisterdrucke, we do not proceed mechanically. We manually review each order. If there are any inconsistencies or peculiarities in the configuration, we will immediately contact you. Of course, our courteous and patient support is always at your side to assist you with the configuration. Together with you, we adjust your image by phone or email so that the final result exactly meets your expectations.
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