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Retrowave

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Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
Detailed Description
Artists and Paintings
More Examples – defined visual appearance
Tools for digitial artists, prompters and word smiths

Overview and quickfacts

Retrowave is a subgenre of synthwave that takes inspiration from 1980s and early 1990s video game music, movies, and pop culture. It typically features a heavy use of synthesizers and drum machines, with a focus on melody and atmosphere.

The art style is also known as: Nostalgia, 80s, 90s
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism

1. Janelle Monáe (1985-) 2. Grimes (1988-) 3. CHVRCHES (2011-) 4. Purity Ring (2010-) 5. Beach House (2004-) 6. M83 (2001-) 7. Neon Indian (2006-) 8. Washed Out (2009-) 9. Toro y Moi (2009-) 10. Com Truise (2011-) 11. Anoraak (2008-) 12. Timecop1983 (2011-) 13. The Midnight (2008-) 14. Kavinsky (2005-) 15. Carpenter Brut (2012-) 16. Perturbator (2012-) 17. Danger (2009-) 18. Lazerhawk (2007-) 19. Dynatron (2011-) 20. Dan Terminus (2014-) 21. GosT (2011-) 22. Vektroid (2010-) 23. FM-84 (2015-) 24. The Outrunners (2016-) 25. Makeup and Vanity Set (2010-) 26. Miami Nights 1984 (2012-) 27. Le Cassette (2011-) 28. Protector 101 (2011-) 29. Waveshaper (2011-) 30. Neon Nox (2015-)

1. “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Katsushika Hokusai (1829-1833) 2. “The Hay Wagon” by Andrew Wyeth (1937) 3. “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper (1942) 4. “American Gothic” by Grant Wood (1930) 5. “The Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dali (1931) 6. “The Scream” by Edvard Munch (1893) 7. “The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 8. “The Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli (1486) 9. “The Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1519) 10. “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci (1495-1498) 11. “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso (1937) 12. “The Night Watch” by Rembrandt van Rijn (1642) 13. “The Haystack in the Floods” by J.M.W. Turner (1840) 14. “The Fighting Temeraire” by J.M.W. Turner (1839) 15. “The Sistine Chapel Ceiling” by Michelangelo (1508-1512) 16. “The Creation of Adam” by Michelangelo (1511) 17. “The Statue of David” by Michelangelo (1501-1504) 18. “The Vitruvian Man” by Leonardo da Vinci (1490) 19. “The Last Judgment” by Michelangelo (1534-1541) 20. “The Ghent Altarpiece” by Jan van Eyck (1432) 21. “The Arnolfini Portrait” by Jan van Eyck (1434) 22. “The Madonna of the Pinks” by Raphael (1506-1507) 23. “The Madonna and Child” by Michelangelo (1497-1498) 24. “The Sistine Madonna” by Raphael (1513-1514) 25. “The School of Athens” by Raphael (1509-1511) 26. “The Transfiguration” by Raphael (1516-1520) 27. “The Baptism of Christ” by Andrea del Verrocchio (1475-1478) 28. “The Annunciation” by Leonardo da Vinci (1472-1475) 29. “The Adoration of the Magi” by Leonardo da Vinci (1481-1482) 30. “The Battle of Anghiari” by Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1505)

Detailed Description

Retrowave is a subgenre of electronic music and visual arts that draws inspiration from 1980s culture, music, and art. The term was coined by music producer and DJ, Kavinsky, in 2010. The style is characterized by its use of synthesizers and drum machines, as well as its retro-futuristic aesthetic. Retrowave has been gaining popularity in recent years, with a number of artists and labels releasing music and art in the style. Some of the most famous retrowave artists include Kavinsky, Perturbator, Carpenter Brut, and Danger. The retrowave aesthetic is often inspired by movies and video games from the 1980s, as well as the art of that era. This can be seen in the work of many retrowave artists, who often incorporate elements of neon and chrome into their work. Retrowave is not just limited to music, but extends to other forms of art as well. There are a number of retrowave artists who create visual art, often in the form of digital paintings and illustrations. These artists often take inspiration from 80s pop culture, as well as the retro-futuristic aesthetic. Some of the most famous retrowave visual artists include Dain Yoon, Simon Stalenhag, and Robert Beatty. Retrowave art often features bright colors and bold patterns, as well as a sense of nostalgia for the 1980s. If you’re interested in exploring the world of retrowave, be sure to check out the work of some of the artists and labels mentioned above. You can also find a wealth of retrowave art and music on sites like Bandcamp and Soundcloud.