Traditional Pinup Art
Pinup art has traditionally been more provocative than obscene, beginning in the 1920s and exploding into popularity during the World War II era. Known as "cheesecake," the art style is considered sweet and innocent.
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History
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The term "pinup" comes from the desire to pin up pictures of the models in lockers or barracks. Pinup girls were the embodiment of seductive innocence, good girls framed in provocative situations or environments. Pinup art could be painted portraits or photographs.
Themes
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Popular themes for pinup art included buxom models wearing feminized athletic uniforms, shapely women in period lingerie and classic beauties saluting men at arms. Renowned pinup artists included Charles Dana Gibson and Alberto Vargas.
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Modern Versions
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Modern interpretations of pinup art include styling popular models and actresses in retro or vintage clothing, as well as adding a contemporary spin with the use of roller girls or burlesque queens, such as Dita Von Teese.
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- Photo Credit pin up image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
