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Mid Century Modern Abstract Carved Stone Outsider Art by Louise Abrams, c1970
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Carved stone by abstract outsider artist Louise Abrams.
This particular piece is from the artists
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
H 11.25 in W 8 in D 4 in
Cubist Portrait of Cleopatra & Hawk, by Clevan Thomas Jr. 1944
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American outsider Art, by relativity unknown southern African -American artist Clevan Thomas Jr.
Signed
Category
20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Paul Walker - Outsider Art Checkerboard
Located in Savannah, GA
Paul Edward Walker
(American, b.1949)
Checkerboard
oil on board
signed “Art by Paul Walker
Category
1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Paul Walker - Outsider Art Box and Fan
Located in Savannah, GA
wide by 5 ½ inches deep by 2 ½ inches tall
Paul Walker is a Savannah, Georgia outsider artist who made
Category
1990s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
Pair of Outsider Art Painted Ironing Boards by Michael Heinrich
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Heinrich pointillist style of outsider Folk Art. Purchased from the artist's estate. The smaller board is
Category
Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
20th Century Outsider Art Portrait of an American Soldier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A small oil painting on canvas. It is a naive portrait of an American soldier in uniform. It appears to be framed in a handmade oak frame along with handcrafted pine stretcher bars, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Canvas, Oak
1970's Art by Vladimir Urban
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
look before it was viewed by the public In at its first showing. At the National Art Center. It was a
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Vintage 1970s Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Scrap Wood
Tramp Art Cabinet, Signed by Michael Lavery
By Michael Lavery
Located in NYC, NY
Fine and large tramp art cabinet signed 'Michael Lavery' and dated '98' on reverse (shown in Image
Category
Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas., "Spits Energy" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of modern history Dylans bold "Outsider" art style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas "Flower Pot" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of modern history Dylans bold "Outsider" art style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paint, Canvas, Wood
Digital Collage Art by Naro Pinosa, "Untitled", Spain 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Classic sculpture and selfie boy digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous on social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated.
Print on...
Category
2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Oversized Graffiti Art on Canvas "Still as the Night" by Dylan
Located in Denton, TX
framed canvas. Inspired by the great Graffiti artist of modern history Dylans bold "Outsider" art style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Acrylic, Paint
c1900 Folk Art Tramp Art Box
Located in Downham Market, GB
An antique tramp art box.
A beautiful & early piece of tramp art, intricately layered in the
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Antique 1890s British Rustic Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Pine
Hand-Painted Screen Door Modernist Art Deco Contemporary Folk Art, C.Moore
By Charles Moore 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
, train station, complete with Deco terminal, building, airplane and zeppelin, as well as Art Deco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Metal
Digital Collage Art by Naro Pinosa, Crystal Nude Couple, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Crystals + naked couple portrait digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous on social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated.
Printed ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Aluminum
Digital Collage by Naro Pinosa, Art Classic Sculpture and Mouth, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Classic sculpture and human mouth digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated.
Print o...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 1.19 in
Digital Collage Art by Naro Pinosa, Sophia Loren & Virgin Mary, Spain, 2019
Located in Madrid, ES
Sophia Loren and Virgin Mary digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in social media . Authenticity certificated.
Print on photography paper. Glass and whit...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Mid-Century Prison Art Box from Cigarette Packs
Located in Forney, TX
A rare vintage prison art box, mid-20th century, colorful round folk art box with removable lid
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Tin
Once Known as the Fish People 1986 Folk Art by Pat Mervis Schwartz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite charming folk art assemblage by the noted artist Pat MMervis Schwartz. Dated 1986, signed and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters A Small collection
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small Collection of Folk Art Wooden Letters
A Small collection of painted wooden letters, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Pine
Vintage Hand Carved Folk Art Walking Cane with Red Bird
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1940s hand carved Folk Art cane by Fritz Rummler (1888-1983) Fredericksburg Texas
Category
Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Peter Hunt Cape Cod Folk Art Painted Watermelon Tray, Signed
By Peter Hunt
Located in Ferndale, MI
Large hand-painted watermelon metal tray by Massachusetts folk artist, Peter Hunt.
Hand-signed on front anno domini 1960 par pierre le chasseur d'orleans.
Hand signed on verso Welc...
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
velvet trimmed tramp art box
Located in Seattle, WA
charming tramp art box with mirror held by carved tab
Category
Early 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Mirror
Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Located in Forney, TX
folk art.
Primitive hand-painted tin panel, marked Guanajuato, Mexico, dated 19??, offered to
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Tin
Rolled Newspaper Family by Fernandez
By Fernandez
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular group of larger than lifesize sculptures by the artist Fernandez. The sculptures are rolled newspaper painted and lacquered onto resin molds with iron bases. The artist...
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Aboriginal Contemporary Fiber Art Camp Dog
By Lena Yarinkura
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known as Jamu in Bolkdjam, Northern Territory, Australia, the camp dog was woven Pandanus fibers and painted with earth pigment and ochre. The ears and legs are from found wood and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Natural Fiber
Folk Art Ship from World War-II
Located in Dallas, TX
Folk Art Pacific Princess Ship made by sailors from World War-II
Made with matches and other wood
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Vintage 1940s Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Linda Semple "Time to Make Something" Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful outsider art sculpture by the noted artist Linda Semple. This piece is titled "Time to
Category
20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Early 20th Century English Folk art Whirligig Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art whirligig model
We are proud to offer charming one-off example of an
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Abstract Steel Floor Sculpture by Mayer Spivack, Circa 1980s
Located in Peabody, MA
, his art was always an expression of the many professional worlds and career paths he inhabited. He was
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Steel
"Untitled" by Michael Paulson
By Michael Paulson
Located in San Francisco, CA
Michael Paulson, a California Artist, created woodblock prints and
works with cut paper. He received a fellowship from the National
Endowment for the Arts.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paper
19th Century English Framed Decalomania Découpage & Watercolor Farm Art Picture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original British School Decalomania decorative art watercolor and cut paper farm scene mounted
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Antique 1860s English Georgian Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
H 0.75 in W 10.5 in D 12.5 in
Carved and Painted Six Whale Species Board Made by Nantucket Whaler, circa 1940
By Captain George Grant
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made by George Grant of Nantucket (1857-1942).
Grant, the son of whaling captain Charles Grant, was born in 1857 during a whaling voyage. His mother, Nancy Grant traveled with her h...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Pine, Paint
H 18.25 in W 34.25 in D 4 in
Mosaic Garden Panel by Emile Taugourdeau
Located in Houston, TX
A Mosaic garden panel by Emile Taugourdeau dating from the third quarter of the 20th century. Taugourdeau was a self-taught folk sculptor who worked from the late 1940s through the 1...
Category
20th Century Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Concrete
Mid Century Abstract Sculptural Carved Stone Figures by Artist Louise Abrams
Located in Port Jervis, NY
by outsider artist Louise Abrams. Beautiful green stone chiselled out to a smooth finish. Carved on
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Stone
Gyroflexaeon Wall Sculpture by Noted Woodstock Artist
Located in Palm Springs, CA
search reveals nothing for his title. It is nevertheless a great piece of Folk Art.
Category
20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
The Vermonter birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, 2020 USA
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade architectural birdhouse by Jason Sargenti, hand-signed dated, USA 2020.
"As the cultural epicenter of my region (NYC) hemorrhage its moneyed populace, they venture north to...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Early 1990s Painting on Paper by the Group Artfux
Located in Palm Springs, CA
well;
Artdux
Artfux was an art group based out of Jersey City, New
Jersey. Their birthdate
Category
Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Painted Silkscreen of John Lennon & Groucho Marx by Ron English
By Ron English
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A silkscreen on paper that has been painted over in acrylic or oil. It was done by Ron English as we have the same image signed done in different styles. This one is not signed or ma...
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Late 20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
"Can of Perfume, Tribute to Chanel" by the French Street Artist Was, 2021
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
« Can of perfume, Tribute to Chanel» by Was
Immaculate white lacquer with airbrushed rose gold decoration.
Anti-UV bodywork lacquer finish
Dimension: Can of 60 L
"I wanted to thi...
Category
2010s French Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Skeletal Wire Rod Abstract Sculpture
Located in Garnerville, NY
the piece's outsider art charm. Clipped corners on the piece's base. Reminiscent of a small skeletal
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal, Steel
Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
documentaries, art books, American history, and spiritual folklore, his visual vocabulary was vast: wild horses
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Artisanal Crucifix
Located in Chicago, IL
create a piece that is both a reverent religious symbol and a distinguished work of art. Its surface
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Ceramic Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
art, it is reflective of its time, when artists sought to reinterpret traditional motifs through the
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Ceramic
Architectural Devil with Pitchfork and Flames, Wall Decoration, Studio Pottery
Located in Chicago, IL
artist has taken a unique approach to depict faith through the language of art and the medium of ceramics
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Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 7.88 in W 5.63 in D 1.25 in
Midcentury Ceramic Wall Cross - Hand-Painted Studio Pottery, Europe
Located in Chicago, IL
taken a unique approach to depict faith through the language of art and the medium of ceramics. This
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Vintage 1950s European Arts and Crafts Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Ceramic
Sister Corita Kent 70's Serigraph with E.E. Cummings Poetry
By Sister Corita
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sister Mary Corita Kent (1918-1986) was known for her text-based pop influenced printmaking that conveyed her activism and spiritually-informed social commentary to promote love and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Paint
Glossy Red Ceramic Cross with Abstract Matte Christ Figure in Earth Tones
Located in Chicago, IL
palette. It is both a devotional object and a striking piece of art, reflecting the dynamic cultural
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 5.38 in W 3.38 in D 0.5 in
Parrot + Muscular Man Naro Pinosa, "Untitled" Digital Collage, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Red parrot + muscular man digital collage print by spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated.
Print on photog...
Category
2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 29.34 in W 24.61 in D 1.19 in
Classic Sculpture Mouth Naro Pinosa, "Untitled" Digital Collage, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Classic sculpture and human mouth digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated.
Print o...
Category
2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 30.52 in W 23.43 in D 1.19 in
Gorilla Muscular Man Naro Pinosa, "Untitled" Digital Collage, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Gorilla + Muscular man digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated.
Print on photograph...
Category
2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 33.27 in W 27.76 in D 1.19 in
Classic Sculpture Erotic Naro Pinosa, "Untitled" Digital Collage, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Classic sculpture + naked woman digital collage print by spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated.
Print on p...
Category
2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
H 33.27 in W 27.76 in D 1.19 in
Tatra Truck Model from 1980s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Art.
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovak Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Crystals Boys in Underwear Naropinosa, "Untitled" Digital Collage, Spain, 2019
By Naro Pinosa
Located in Madrid, ES
Crystals + boys in underwear digital collage print by Spanish artist Naro Pinosa, made famous in social media. Unique signed-by-artist piece. Authenticity certificated.
Printed on a...
Category
2010s Spanish Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 1.19 in
Australian Aboriginal Yawkyawk Fiber Sculpture
By Allison Guwanjguwanj
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fiber art by contemporary aboriginal artist
Allison Guwanjguwanj. It depicts a dreamtime creature
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Tribal Outsider and Self Taught...
Materials
Natural Fiber
JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS, Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS
Purvis Young (1989-1999)
A moving mourning work, depicting a funeral procession of John F. Kennedy, Martin L. King and Robert F. Kennedy.
Painted ...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Metal
Mosaic Panel of the Bicentennial in New York Harbor, 1978
Located in Camden, ME
A large mosaic panel artwork representing the bicentennial celebration in New York harbor on the evening of July 4, 1976.
A memorable evening throughout the United States and partic...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Ceramic
"Batmobile"
By Louis Pagonis
Located in Hanover, MA
Apocalyptic vision of a race car inspired by the Batmobile meets Mad Max! Created by metal craft artist, Louis Pagonis. Signed by the artist.
This is a limited edition...
This is a limited edition...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Outsider and Self Taught Art
American Antique Outsider Art Hand Carved Folk Art Birds House
Located in South Burlington, VT
remarkable example of outsider art by here to unknown artist, A O Morgan from West Virginia.
It was hand
Category
Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Haitian Outsider Art Metal Work
By Murat Brierre
Located in Surfside, FL
being introduced to Le Centre d’Art in 1966. After trying painting with DeWitt Peters, he realized that
Category
Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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- What is outsider art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Outsider art denotes works created by self-trained artists unconnected with the conventional world of fine art.
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A doormat can be used either inside or outside.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because wicker can deteriorate very quickly, natural wicker furniture should not be kept outside. Even if you apply water-proofing spray, the furniture will not be fully protected from moisture, mold, and sun.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
- Can a Saarinen table go outside?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether a Saarinen table can go outside depends on the piece. Through his work as an architect and designer, Eero Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Legendary furnishings designed by Saarinen like his durable side tables, the Womb chair, the Tulip chair and the Pedestal table are still frequently used in interiors today — and often copied at more affordable prices. At Cranbrook Academy of Art, Saarinen met Florence Schust Knoll, who, as director of her husband Hans Knoll's eponymous furniture company, would put Saarinen’s best designs into production. While Knoll offers outdoor versions of authentic Eero Saarinen tables with Vetro Bianco and Natural Black Slate tops, if a table wasn’t designed specifically for outdoor use, it’s best to only display it indoors. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage Eero Saarinen tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all rattan furniture can be left outside. Some pieces may fade, warp or develop mold if left unprotected in uncovered outdoor areas. In fact, some rattan furniture needs to only be used indoors. You'll find a variety of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- Can I use Eiffel chairs outside?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, bronze statues can be displayed outside as long as they are properly cared for. To best maintain bronze statues, it is recommended that a paste wax is applied twice annually to ensure the statue can be enjoyed for many years. Shop a selection of bronze statues on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Whether wicker furniture is good for outside depends on where you intend to put it and what type of wicker it is. Wicker woven out of natural materials can be damaged by wet weather, so it is best kept in covered outdoor areas or brought indoors between uses. However, synthetic wicker made out of resin can typically hold up to the effects of weather exposure. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of wicker furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether ceramic planters are good for outside depends on their design. While ceramic is a weather-resistant material, some paints and glazes may not be able to withstand the effects of sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures. As a result, you should only place ceramic planters intended for outdoor use outside your home. On 1stDibs, find a range of outdoor ceramic planters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether you can leave a water fountain outside in the winter depends on the piece. However, experts recommend that all fountains be drained and stored away from the elements in areas that receive ice and snow during the winter months. On 1stDibs, shop a range of fountains.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021No, ceramic pots should not be left outside during winters as they may crack. Though the coating on the ceramic pots keeps the moisture out, small chips in the coating could allow some moisture in. The moisture can then freeze and expand, which will lead to larger cracks. Find a variety of ceramic pots on 1stDibs.
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Most types of patio furniture should be brought inside during cold and wet winter months.
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Outdoor rugs can be left in the rain, but exposure to the elements can shorten their lives.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.
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