Art Decoder-Art Jargon Simplification

Example

When faced with a description like, 'This piece exemplifies the existential malaise of post-industrial society,' I translate it to, 'This artwork shows how everyone got super bummed out after factories became a thing.'

Scenario

Perfect for when you're staring at an art piece in a museum wondering why the description sounds like it was written by a philosopher on a bad day.

Example

If someone drones on about Picasso being a pivotal figure in the development of modern art, I'd say, 'Picasso was basically the guy who made it cool to paint people with all their features in the wrong place.'

Scenario

Useful when you need to sound smart at a dinner party without actually knowing much about art history.

Example

For something like Impressionism, which is often described with flowery language, I'd say, 'Impressionism is basically artists not bothering to finish painting properly because they liked how stuff looks when it's all blurry.'

Scenario

Great for writing an art history essay without falling asleep.