Framed Bikini Art
Centuries ago, European societies were rather conservative and women were supposed to cover most of their bodies even during hot summer days. That’s why it comes as no surprise that many think that the framed bikini prints are inspired by a modern outfit, when in fact this type of swimsuit existed in antiquity.
It goes without saying that it suffered countless modifications and it is still changing, but it is here to stay and will remain a popular topic for artists.
History buffs will have the pleasant surprise of discovering that FramedArt.com has artwork that is inspired by the earliest type of bikini dating from roman times. The most numerous framed bikini prints feature the modern version of the popular swimsuit, imagined by the French engineer Louis Reard. Initially frowned upon and even declared sinful by the Vatican, the bikini gained tremendous traction and can now be seen in most places on the globe.
The framed bikini prints are frequently cartoon versions, depicting women going by their activities at the beach, sometimes in a funny manner. The characters are lovable and the swimwear is at the cornerstone of all these posters, with some of them also having an underlying message inscribed. Lowell Herrero and Paul Brent have assembled a small collection of bikini prints that celebrate summer and have the ability of changing the mood in any room. Those who are in the market for a more authentic poster, will find the Bathing Girl Parade 1920 by Eric Wealler to be the perfect choice.