Art From 1940
1940s Prints and Multiples
Drypoint, Etching
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Etching
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Other
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Other
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Gouache
1940s Post-War Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Fruitwood
1940s More Art
Paper, Ink
1940s Modern Animal Paintings
Gouache, Ink
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Charcoal
1940s Modern More Art
Paper, Ink
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Carbon Pencil
1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Mixed Media
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
1990s Pop Art More Art
Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil
1940s Modern More Art
Paper, Ink
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Linocut, Watercolor
1940s Contemporary More Art
Paper, Ink
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Game Tables
Nickel
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Wood
1940s Modern More Art
Paper, Ink
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Platinum
20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Table Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Mahogany
1940s Other Art Style More Art
Color
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
1940s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
1940s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1940s Paintings
Paper, Paint
1940s Nude Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco More Rings
10k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
1940s Realist Landscape Paintings
Oil
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Wood, Oil, Cardboard
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Tableware
Ceramic
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Etching
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Brackets
Brass
1940s Modern Interior Prints
Color
1940s Modern Interior Prints
Color
1940s Modern Interior Prints
Color
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled
1940s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Mixed Media
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia
Chrome
1940s Modern Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1940s Modern Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1940s Modern Mixed Media
Mixed Media
1940s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Watercolor
1940s Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Found Objects, Wood
1940s Modern Mixed Media
Mixed Media
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- What is a 1940s style dress?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.
- What kind of art is Western art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- What type of art is KAWS’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. This style emerged in the 1950s, when artists first began drawing on popular culture when producing original paintings, prints and sculptures. Haring found his inspiration in cartoons, adapting the style for his paintings, prints and murals that addressed the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
- What is thanka art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Thangka art is a painting produced on cotton or silk by Buddhists for religious rites, rituals and devotions. Typically, the wall hangings depict mandalas, deities or scenes from Buddhist teachings. You can find a variety of thangka art on 1stDibs.
- What is communist art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Communist era led to the rise of Socialist realism as an art movement. The controlled nature of communism also led to Socialist non-conformist art as a contrasting response to the Socialist realism movement. Shop an array of Socialist realism and nonconformist pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is Erté art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Erté is a pseudonym for Romain de Tirtoff, an artist who created glamorous illustrations of prosperity and luxury. The clean lines and geometric patterns took inspiration from Japanese prints and Greek pottery. Shop a selection of Erté pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is contemporary art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
- What is decorative art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Decorative art is concerned with the design of objects that are both beautiful and functional, like ceramic pots.
- What is an art exhibition?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022An art exhibition is a showing of artwork. It may include paintings, prints, sculptures, films and performances. In some cases, only one artist shows their work during the event. Other exhibitions include the work of various artists. Find a wide variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- What is Americana art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Americana art is art concerning or characteristic of America or its culture. Typically, this term refers to art which reflects the nostalgia of America's past. The most original form of Americana art is folk art, although many artworks fit into this genre. Examples of this art form are Jasper Johns' Three Flags and Grant Wood's American Gothic.