Can understand it also, as:
Futurism, Retro, Steampunk

Categorize it as:
Impressionism, Modernism

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Detailed Description

Retrofuturism is an art style that combines elements of the past with those of the future. It is often used to describe a vision of the future that is based on a past or present reality. The term was first coined by French writer and artist Jean-Marc Côté in the late 1970s. He used it to describe a trend in science fiction literature and film of the time. The art style has since been applied to a wide range of other media, including architecture, fashion, and advertising. Retrofuturism often features elements of nostalgia, such as outdated technology or futuristic designs that never came to fruition. It can be used to comment on social, political, and economic issues. Some well-known examples of retrofuturist art include the paintings of René Magritte, the films of Ridley Scott, and the architecture of Zaha Hadid.

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1. Retrofuturism is a movement in the arts, design, and popular culture that combines elements of the past with those of the future.

2. It is often characterized by a blend of old-fashioned "retro" styles with futuristic ideas and technologies.

3. Retrofuturism can be seen as a reaction to the anxiety-inducing aspects of modernity and technology, such as the threat of nuclear war.

4. It has been described as a "semi-ironic revival of 'retro' styles", such as Art Deco and Streamline Moderne.

5. The term "retrofuturism" was first coined by the writer Mark Fisher in his 2005 book The Weird and the Eerie.

6. Retrofuturism has been used in art, fashion, film, music, television, and video games.

7. Some well-known examples of retrofuturism include the films Blade Runner (1982) and The Fifth Element (1997), the TV series The Jetsons (1962-1963) and The Twilight Zone (1959-1964), and the video game Bioshock (2007).

8. Retrofuturism often incorporates elements of science fiction, such as advanced technologies and futuristic settings.

9. However, it can also be used to critique or satirize aspects of the past, such as outdated social norms or political systems.

10. Retrofuturism can be seen as a response to the increasing pace of change in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

11. It has been described as a way of "coping with the future by reclaiming the past".

12. Retrofuturism has been criticized for its nostalgia and for its potential to reinforce reactionary or reactionary ideas.

13. Some commentators have argued that retrofuturism is a form of escapism that allows people to avoid dealing with the challenges of the present.

14. Others have praised it for its ability to challenge traditional ideas about the future and to promote creativity and imagination.

15. Retrofuturism has been described as "a kind of time travel", allowing people to experience the past in a new way.

16. It can also be seen as a way of understanding the present by looking at it through the lens of the past.

17. Retrofuturism can be used to explore social and political issues, such as the impact of technology on society.

18. It can also be used as a form of entertainment or escapism.

19. Retrofuturism is not limited to any one time period or style, and it can be found in a variety of media.

20. Retrofuturism is an ever-evolving movement, and its definition is constantly changing.
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Artists (be aware, speculation possible):

1. Syd Mead (1933-2019) 2. Jean “Moebius” Giraud (1938-2012) 3. H. R. Giger (1940-2014) 4. Chris Foss (1946) 5. Peter Saville (1955) 6. Michael C. Gross (1947-2015) 7. William Gibson (1948) 8. Bruce Sterling (1954) 9. Neal Stephenson (1959) 10. J. G. Ballard (1930-2009) 11. Iain M. Banks (1954-2013) 12. Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) 13. Roger Zelazny (1937-1995) 14. Alfred Bester (1913-1987) 15. Harlan Ellison (1934-2018) 16. Samuel R. Delany (1942) 17. Neal Asher (1961) 18. Alastair Reynolds (1966) 19. Charles Stross (1964) 20. Peter F. Hamilton (1960) 21. John Scalzi (1969) 22. Neal Stephenson (1959) 23. Bruce Sterling (1954) 24. William Gibson (1948) 25. J. G. Ballard (1930-2009) 26. Iain M. Banks (1954-2013) 27. Philip K. Dick (1928-1982) 28. Roger Zelazny (1937-1995) 29. Alfred Bester (1913-1987) 30. Harlan Ellison (1934-2018)

Artworks (be aware, speculation possible)

1. A Trip to the Moon (1902), Georges Méliès 2. Metropolis (1927), Fritz Lang 3. Things to Come (1936), William Cameron Menzies 4. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1958), Douglas Adams 5. The Jetsons (1962), Hanna-Barbera 6. The Time Machine (1960), George Pal 7. The Terminator (1984), James Cameron 8. Blade Runner (1982), Ridley Scott 9. The War of the Worlds (1953), Byron Haskin 10. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951), Robert Wise 11. When Worlds Collide (1951), Rudolph Maté 12. Destination Moon (1950), Irving Pichel 13. Rocketship X-M (1950), Kurt Neumann 14. The Flying Saucer (1950), Edward D. Wood Jr. 15. The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961), Val Guest 16. The Andromeda Strain (1971), Robert Wise 17. The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009), Robert Schwentke 18. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006), Mamoru Hosoda 19. Steamboy (2004), Katsuhiro Otomo 20. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004), Kerry Conran 21. The Fifth Element (1997), Luc Besson 22. Brazil (1985), Terry Gilliam 23. Dark City (1998), Alex Proyas 24. 12 Monkeys (1995), Terry Gilliam 25. The Island (2005), Michael Bay 26. Serenity (2005), Joss Whedon 27. Sunshine (2007), Danny Boyle 28. Wall-E (2008), Andrew Stanton 29. Up (2009), Pete Docter 30. Inception (2010), Christopher Nolan

Epoch

The art style of Retrofuturism emerged in the early 20th century and continued to be popular throughout the mid-century.