For those more inclined towards a savoury snack there's even a van Gogh-inspired ploughman's lunch.All have been created by the Art Fund, a British charity which raises money to help galleries purchase and exhibit works of art, supporting hundreds of museums and galleries around the UK.They are meant to inspire members of the public to contribute their own art-themed edible creations to a fundraising philanthropic bake-off.Its upcoming fundraising initiative called Edible Masterpieces encourages art lovers to bake and make treats inspired by their favourite work of art or cultural icon to raise money for the fund.You could decorate a cake to look like a contemporary artwork, bake a biscuit that resembles an Old Master painting or make a pie inspired by a landmark building. And if you’re not a dab hand in the kitchen, you can recreate artworks with uncooked ingredients, such as vegetables, fruit or cheese.To help inspire prospective participants, the Art Fund created and staged an impressive series of recipes, and have shared their photos.Campaign co-ordinator, Katharine Richards, says, 'We're hoping to inspire people, through the medium of food, to raise money for our national museums and galleries. What could be more fun than recreating your favourite work of art out of simple ingredients you have in your fridge – which you can then eat!'All funds raised will be used to support UK museums and galleries.If you decide to post your creations on social media, use the hashtag #ediblemasterpieces and Art Fund will share them with their followers.(dailymail.co.uk)ANN.Az