Funny monkey art is an art category that features all kinds of monkeys in amusing or ironic situations. These whimsical animal images are suitable for nearly all ages, however this art category is often divided between funny monkey art for older and younger audiences.
Due to the monkey's semi-human appearance, many of these whimsical animal images contain personifying elements. These elements often show monkeys engaging in behavior that would be typical of a human, as seen in the personified animal prints, 'Monkey Artist' and 'Monkey Thinker' by Steez. However, personified animal prints in funny monkey art are often meant for children, as seen in the print, 'Brush Your Teeth' by Selena Bowman.
In addition to canvas prints, there are many examples of humorous monkey photography available to art audiences. These funny monkey photographs are unique in that they show the correlation between human behaviors-- such as curiosity, contemplation, and humor-- enacted naturally by these primates. These works include such iconic humorous wildlife paintings as 'Orangutan- Giving It Some Thought' and 'Hair Raising Experience' by Mike Hollist.
Although many works of funny monkey art are meant to be humorous, the majority of these prints are ironic in nature. This is especially true in pop art culture, where monkeys are used to demonstrate the correlation between man and nature. However, regardless of the intent behind these humorous wildlife images, funny monkey art of all kinds is popular among modern art audiences.
