Question 1

What is a 17 jewel pocket watch?

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A pocket watch with 17 jewels is called a fully jeweled watch. For the mechanical movement, it uses jewel bearings from the center wheel pivot to the balance wheel. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage pocket watch options.

Question 2

What is 17th-century furniture called?

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What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Question 3

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

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Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 4

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

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17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 5

Where do art collectors buy art?

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Art collectors buy their art from a few places. They may attend auctions to bid on works or attend gallery exhibitions to purchase pieces. Some arrange to buy art through dealers, while others shop on trusted online platforms to find paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. Explore a diverse assortment of art on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What type of art is KAWS’s art?

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Many 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.

Question 7

Is mandala art folk art?

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Yes, 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.

Question 8

What is the difference between art and fine art?

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Fine art is a category of art comprising works with purely aesthetic purpose, as opposed to applied art, which serves a practical function.

Question 9

What kind of art is Western art?

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Western 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.

Question 10

What is conceptual art in contemporary art?

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In 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.

Question 11

What is the difference between an art dealer and an art broker?

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The difference between an art dealer and an art broker is who owns the artwork involved in the transactions they facilitate. Art dealers often own the works directly. They purchase them from artists, other art dealers or individual owners and then sell them to buyers. An art broker is someone who connects potential art buyers with sellers without owning the art themselves. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art from some of the world's best galleries and dealers.

Question 12

What style of art is Keith Haring’s art?

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The 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.

Question 13

What is the difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco?

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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.

Question 14

What is the difference between modern art and contemporary art?

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The 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.

Question 15

What is thanka art?

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Thangka 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.

Question 16

What is contemporary art?

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Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.

Question 17

What is decorative art?

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Decorative art is concerned with the design of objects that are both beautiful and functional, like ceramic pots.

Question 18

What is communist art?

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The 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.

Question 19

What is serigraphy in art?

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In art, serigraphy is a printing technique. Also known as screen printing, it involves pushing ink through a screen to transfer an image. Well-known artists who have created serigraphs include Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Itzchak Tarkay, Romero Britto and Igor Medvedev. Shop a diverse assortment of art prints from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 20

What is Vanguardian art?

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Vanguardian art is a term that refers to artistic techniques that developed during the early 20th century. Generally, it describes art that defied the principles of traditional painting, sculpture, illustration and printmaking. Cubism, Fauvism, Surrealism, Expressionism and Constructivism are all examples of Vanguardian art. You'll find a range of Vanguardian art on 1stDibs.

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Matt Shlian
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20th Century French Decorative Art

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Oil on Panel Guy Dessauges Painting 70's Swiss Artist, 129/17

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

William Anthony
U.S. B-17 Flying Fortress, 1999

21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Paolo Ventura
War Souvenir #17 (The studio of A.S.), 2005, 2005

1960s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Andy Warhol
Portraits of the Artists F&S II.17, 1967

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

1930’s Gruen Caliber 325, 17 Jewels, Superb Condition

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Seungyoon Choi
Cross-section of the moment 17, S. Choi, Oil Gestural Abstraction, Expressionism, 2017

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Porcelain

1930'S Japanese Porcelain & 22 Karat Gold Dinnerware S/17 Plates By Meito

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1930' s Gruen Rose Gold Filled Curvex, Stunning "Curvature." 17 Jewels

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