African Fine Art
Late 20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Indian Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Mid-20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Cotton, Wool
2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Wood
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
Vintage 1930s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Early 20th Century Tunisian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Silk, Wool
20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art
Wood
2010s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Hardwood
2010s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Art Deco Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Antique 19th Century Zimbabwean Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century South African Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
Vintage 1940s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
Vintage 1920s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
Vintage 1940s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
Vintage 1970s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
Mid-20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
Vintage 1930s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
Mid-20th Century Moroccan and North African Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...
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Vintage 1940s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
Leather, Reed
Late 20th Century Moroccan Tulu Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage 1930s Mauritanian Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan Kilim Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage 1970s Asian Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan and North African Rugs
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2010s Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Vintage 1940s Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...
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Early 2000s Moroccan Post-Modern Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moroccan and North African Rugs
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs
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How Much is an African Fine Art?
- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- 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.
- Is drawing a fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, drawing is a fine art.
- What is considered fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Artworks produced for their intellectual value and aesthetic appeal are generally considered fine art. Anything made to serve a functional purpose generally is not. In addition, artwork must be one of a kind or produced only in a limited quantity to be thought of as fine. Explore a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- Is photography fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Photography is considered a fine art by many, although this is controversial.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art encompasses drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography, among other genres.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.