Question 1

What is an Inari Fox?

Accepted Answer

An Inari fox is the animal form of Inari, a sacred Japanese deity associated with rice, tea, and sake. Shrines across Japan are guarded by stone statues of the fox, which also appears in other forms of Japanese art like woodblock prints and anime.

Question 2

What is fox fur?

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Fox fur refers to the soft, thick underfur of a fox. It is used in the production of coats, collars, cuffs, wraps and more. Shop a range of vintage fox fur clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 3

How can I tell if fox fur is real?

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The best way to tell if fox fur is real or fake is to feel the fur. While fakes can often look very real, they can’t replicate the feel of real fur. Fox fur is soft and smooth to the touch, easily rolling between the fingers. Blow on the fur to see if the base is a complicated pelt with hair growing in at different rates or the uncomplicated faux fur that features single hairs of a similar length. Shop a large collection of real fur garments from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 4

Is silver fox fur expensive?

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Silver fox fur can be very expensive. On 1stDibs, there are silver fox fur coats that range from approximately $700 each to more than $8,000 per coat. The price often varies depending on the quality and fur type, with silver fox pelts having historically been the most valuable of all fox pelts.

Question 5

How much is a white fox fur coat worth?

Accepted Answer

The worth of a white fox fur coat can vary a great deal depending on the quality. The prices can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. sShop a variety of white fox fur coats on 1stDibs.

Question 6

Is contemporary the same as modern?

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In art and design, the term contemporary is applied to works by 21st-century artists, while modern refers to works created from the 1880s and through the 1960s.

Question 7

What is a modern home?

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A modern home is a style of residential building that was constructed during the modernist design movement of the mid-20th century. Modernist architecture is defined by clean lines, simple rectangular shapes and a lack of ornamentation.

Question 8

What is midcentury modern?

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Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What are the characteristics of modern art?

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Modern art is characterized by a rejection of realism and narrative and a trend toward abstraction.

Question 10

What is modern furniture design?

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Modern furniture design is an overarching term for the new approach that designers began taking in the early 20th century. Many experts cite the Bauhaus movement as the start of the modern era. Its style was defined by the instructors and students at a progressive German art and design school founded by the architect Walter Gropius that operated from 1919 to 1933. In Bauhaus-style furniture, the school’s followers married industrial and natural materials in simple, geometric forms. The goal of the Bauhaus was to erase the distinction between art and craft while embracing the use of new technologies and materials. As the Bauhaus movement was emerging, so too was Art Deco. This iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked; they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture. After World War II, modern design continued with the mid-century modern movement. The style is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Historians typically say that the modern approach to furniture design ended in the mid-1960s or early 1970s. Pieces made after that time may be called postmodern or contemporary. Shop a large collection of modern furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is modern style furniture?

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Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.

Question 12

Is a shag rug modern?

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Shag rugs and shag carpeting were very popular in American households in the 1960s and 1970s, but they’ve been around much longer than that. This style of long nap rug can be traced back to Ancient Greece and has also been used for a long time in the Middle East and Central Asia. On 1stDibs, find a collection of shag rugs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 13

Who is the father of modern art?

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Paul Cézanne is often cited as the father of modern art.

Question 14

What is Danish modern furniture?

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Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is modern furniture made of?

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Modern furniture is made of many different types of materials. Some modern furniture makers used natural materials like wood for frames and leather and linen for upholstery. Metals, such as aluminum, stainless steel and nickel, were also common, as were some plastics. Explore a diverse assortment of modern furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 16

Is Eames mid-century modern?

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Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.

Question 17

What years are mid century modern?

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The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.

Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.

Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

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Question 18

Did Picasso found modern art?

Accepted Answer

No, Picasso was not a founder of modern art, but he is one of its most famous practitioners.

Question 19

Why was Eero Saarinen a modern architect?

Accepted Answer

Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.

Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

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Question 20

Who is the father of modern Indian art?

Accepted Answer

The father of modern Indian art is generally thought to be Raja Ravi Varma. Active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, he was the first Indian artist widely known for producing paintings that depicted Indian subjects using the techniques of the European masters. Some of his most famous works include Bhishma on a Bed of Arrows, Bharat Mata, Jatayu Vadham and Lady in the Moonlight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Indian art.

Modern By Fox

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Spiral Staircase" by Fox Photos, 1937

1920s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Post Queue" by Fox Photos, 1926

1920s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Rainy Embankment" by Fox Photos, 1929

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Animal Friends" by Fox Photos, 1931

1940s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Dangerous Perch" by Fox Photos, 1940

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos, 1936

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"1st Class Travel" by Fox Photos, 1934

1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Betty Slade Dives" by Fox Photos, 1968

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos, 1933

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos, 1932

1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Fish And Chips" by Fox Photos, 1962

1920s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Sheltering From Rain" by Fox Photos, 1928

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Shino Moonjar by Jason Fox

1930s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos, 1936

2010s American Modern Pottery

Large Shino Vessel by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Shino Glazed Vessel by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Shino Flower Bottle by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Shino Glazed Tsubo by Jason Fox

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Bowls

Decorative Buncheong Bowl by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Decorative Bowls

Matte Speckled Ceramic Bowl by Jason Fox

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Pottery

Decorative Buncheong Flower Bowl by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Ceramic Bottle With Chattering by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Porcelain Slipped Moon Jar by Jason Fox

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ceramics

Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Large Wheel Thrown Vase by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Flower Stamp Buncheong Vase by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Speckled White Ceramic Moon Jar by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Large Shino Glazed Ceramic Tsubo by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Speckled White Ceramic Moon Jar by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Ceramics

Large Speckled White Moon Jar by Jason Fox

1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Fox Photos/Getty Images"Betty Slade Dives" by Fox Photos, 1968

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases

Large Wheel Thrown Textured Vase by Jason Fox

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Large Wheel Thrown Textured Vase by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Matte White Speckled Ceramic Moon Jar by Jason Fox

2010s American Modern Vases

Fox Photos
"Spiral Staircase" by Fox Photos, 1937

Fox Photos
"Post Queue" by Fox Photos, 1926

Fox Photos
"Rainy Embankment" by Fox Photos, 1929

Fox Photos
"Animal Friends" by Fox Photos, 1931

Fox Photos
"Dangerous Perch" by Fox Photos, 1940

Fox Photos
"Hungry Elephant" by Fox Photos, 1936

Fox Photos
"1st Class Travel" by Fox Photos, 1934

Fox Photos
"Betty Slade Dives" by Fox Photos, 1968

Fox Photos
"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos, 1933

Fox Photos
"Penny Farthing Bugle" by Fox Photos, 1932

Fox Photos
"Fish And Chips" by Fox Photos, 1962

Fox Photos
"Sheltering From Rain" by Fox Photos, 1928

Fox Photos
"Swan In A Car" by Fox Photos, 1936

Fox Photos/Getty Images
"Betty Slade Dives" by Fox Photos, 1968

Central Press
"Little Foxes Premiere" by Central Press, 1982

Sirio Tofanari
Fox Terrier - Drawing by Sirio Tofanari - 1920s, 1920s