Chicago Fine Art
21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Pigment
1980s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
1980s Folk Art More Art
Fabric, Paint
1950s American Modern Landscape Prints
Paper, Etching
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Photography
Archival Pigment
Late 20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
1950s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Board
Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints
Etching
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Screen
1940s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
Mid-20th Century Cubist Still-life Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
1930s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper
Late 19th Century Hudson River School Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Illustration Board
1990s Outsider Art Mixed Media
Paint, Paper, Glue, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Board, Pencil
1910s Tonalist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Gouache
1930s Art Deco Abstract Paintings
Masonite, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Cardboard
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 20th Century Pop Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1980s Pop Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor, Gouache
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1980s Op Art Abstract Sculptures
Glass, Lucite, Screen
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1980s Post-Modern Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Paintings
Oil, Panel
1960s American Modern Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Paintings
Oil, Panel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Panel, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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How Much is a Chicago Fine Art?
- 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 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 drawing a fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, drawing is a fine art.
- 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.
- Why is it called fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Why it's called fine art comes down to the word's origin. The term originates from the Old French word "fin," which means perfected or of the highest quality. The term is fitting since art is classified as "fine" due to an artist's exceptional technique, ingenuity and creativity. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025The Art Institute of Chicago is famous for being one of the largest and oldest art museums in the U.S. It is also home to an art college, which boasts an impressive roster of well-known alumni that includes Jeff Koons, Ivan Albright, Thomas Hart Benton, Sanford Biggers and Joan Mitchell, among many others. The museum has in its collections many famous works, such as Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, Pablo Picasso's The Old Guitarist, Grant Wood's American Gothic, Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, El Greco's The Assumption of the Virgin, Georgia O'Keeffe's Sky Above the Clouds IV, Diego Rivera's Portrait of Marevna and Mary Cassatt's The Child's Bath. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of fine 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and functional art is its purpose. Functional art usually has a practical use. Ceramics, textiles and industrial design are examples of functional art. On the other hand, fine art typically exists to tell a story, convey a message or express an idea. Examples of fine art include paintings, prints and sculptures. Shop a wide variety of fine and functional art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.