Calendar Girls Pinups is a phrase commonly associated with the beautiful style of art and photography featuring glamorous, playful, and often slightly risqué images of women. Historically popularized in the mid-20th century, they have never gone out of popular demand. These pinup images were used in calendars, posters, and other forms of mass media, blending artistic allure with accessible charm.
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Origins and Popularity
- Era: Pinup calendars became especially prominent during the 1940s and 1950s. They were tied to a broader pinup culture that celebrated beauty and femininity with a touch of playful seduction.
- Themes: Images often featured women in everyday settings with exaggerated poses, wearing vintage-inspired outfits like swimsuits, lingerie, or even casual wear. The themes often included humor, Americana, and fantasy.
Key Artists and Figures
- Alberto Vargas
: Known for his highly stylized and - Gil Elvgren
: Famous for his playful and cheeky depictions, often capturing women in moments of surprise or mischief.
- Photography: Later, photography replaced illustrations, with models such as Bettie Page embodying the spirit of pinup photography.
Characteristics of Calendar Girls Pinups
- Artistic Style:
Bright colors, polished visuals, and idealized depictions of femininity.
- Expression: A mix of coy innocence and confidence, often with flirtatious poses.
- Fashion: Retro hairstyles, makeup, and vintage fashion staples like high-waisted shorts, polka dots, and classic pin curls.
- Seasonal Themes: Calendars often incorporated holidays or seasons, like beachwear for summer or festive outfits for Christmas.
Cultural Impact
Pinup art has had a lasting influence on fashion, advertising, and modern pop culture. It has also been reclaimed in recent decades by retro enthusiasts, burlesque performers, and movements celebrating body positivity and vintage aesthetics.
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I recall the days when
calendars of pinup girls
were casually displayed
in auto repair shops,
back offices, locker rooms
and warehouses,
each month featured a new,
glamorous example
of nude or semi-nude
American women
in risqué poses
twelve pulchritudinous females
a year, with sometimes a bonus.Today, sitting in a car repair’s
waiting “lounge,”
the ubiquitous tv is all you see
stuck to Fox News
spewing its misinformation
and lies into American brains
turning men, especially,
into dumb-downed sheep. I so much prefer the honesty
of a classic pinup girl,
acknowledging my horniness
and hopes for
a Saturday Night Date! ©2024 Carl Scott Harker, author of
Classic Fine Art Nudes
of Vallotton, Munch & Falero
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