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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The three wise monkeys represent the idea that a person should see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. This imagery comes from a Japanese saying and grew in popularity during the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of art and decorative objects depicting the three wise monkeys.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The origin of the three wise monkeys comes from a Japanese saying that translates to "speak no evil, see no evil and hear no evil." A carving over the door of the Tōshō-gū shrine in Nikkō, Japan, produced during the 17th century is one of the earliest known visual representations of the concept. On 1stDibs, find a selection of art and decorative objects depicting the three wise monkeys.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025The famous Danish wooden monkey is a work by designer Kay Bojesen. He became world-famous for creating wooden toys that had a soulful presence and an impish sense of humor. With more than 2,000 pieces to his name, he was one of Denmark's most prolific artisans in the 20th century. He is best known for his playful and cheerful monkeys. Find a selection of Kay Bojesen pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A server would use a monkey dish to present nuts and other small finger foods and condiments. The name comes from the centuries-old practice of giving a small portion of food to a monkey to determine if it was poisoned. Shop a collection of monkey dishes on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Where do art collectors buy art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Art 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The 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.
- What is figurative art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Figurative art is representational, depicting subjects found in the real world.
- What is fossil art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Fossil art is a real fossil that has been mounted in a way that allows you to display it as a decorative accent. Some fossil art hangs on a wall, while others rest on tables like sculptures. Shop a selection of fossil art on 1stDibs.
- What is a diptych in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A diptych is a piece of art, either painting or relief, made up of two parts connected by hinges so they can be closed like a book. Diptychs are small in size, often used as an altarpiece for private prayers.
- What is a brayer in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024In art, a brayer is a printmaking tool. It consists of a rolling cylinder mounted on a metal frame attached to a handle. Printmakers use it to spread ink over a printing plate. You may sometimes see people refer to brayers as ink rollers or ink spreaders. Find a large selection of art prints on 1stDibs.