Question 1

Where do art collectors buy art?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

Is mandala art folk art?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

What style of art is Keith Haring’s art?

Accepted Answer

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 11

What is the difference between fine art and decorative art?

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Fine art denotes work of aesthetic value but no functional purpose, whereas decorative art is both visually appealing and functional.

Question 12

What is the difference between contemporary art and modern art?

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The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.

Question 13

What is contemporary art?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

What is Erté art?

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Erté is a pseudonym for Romain de Tirtoff, an artist who created glamorous illustrations of prosperity and luxury. The clean lines and geometric patterns took inspiration from Japanese prints and Greek pottery. Shop a selection of Erté pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 18

What is RETNA art?

Accepted Answer

RETNA art is the name of art produced by the artist RETNA. Born Marquis Lewis on March 24, 1979, in Los Angeles, California, he joined the city’s mural scene as a teenager. He was especially inspired by local graffiti and adopted the name RETNA from a Wu-Tang Clan song as his artist’s tag. In the mid-1990s, he began making murals on walls, trains and freeway overpasses throughout the city, later transforming from a street artist to a break-out star in the contemporary art world. Retna has also collaborated with major fashion brands, including Nike, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Helmut Lang. Explore a variety of RETNA art on 1stDibs.

Question 19

What is thanka art?

Accepted Answer

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 20

What is Vanguardian art?

Accepted Answer

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.

Pomegranate In Art

1990s Abstract Still-life Prints

Kathryn Hadley
Emerging Pomegranates, 1998

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Ceramic Pomegranate Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

2010s Pop Art Still-life Paintings

Lilya Volskaya
Pomegranates in the snow" interior Christmas still life of the Volsky Lily., 2023

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Ceramic Pomegranate And Butterfly Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Amy Elkins
Akuuragna / Pasadena (Ornamental Pomegranate flowers) Photography 24×20 In, 2023, 2023

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Amy Elkins
Akuuragna / Pasadena (Ornamental Pomegranate flowers) Photography 16×20 In, 2023, 2023

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Large Chinese Stone/Jade Pomegranate Tree in Cloisonné Planter

Late 17th Century Other Art Style Still-life Paintings

Maximilian Pfeiler
Grapes, figs, pomegranate and peaches on a pillar, first quarter 18th century, 1600s-1700s

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Sculptures

Oded Halahmy
Rare Oded Halahmy Cast Sculpture Art Menorah Artisan Judaica in Jewish Museum, 1997

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Prints and Multiples

Kiki Smith
Eve in the pomegranates, 2012

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antiquities

Late Roman Abstract Mosaic Fragment with Pomegranate in the Center

21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes

Ceramic Pomegranate And Flamingo Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Textiles

Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging in Maroon, Pomegranate Tree Design Throw

21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Textiles

5x7 ft Pomegranate Tree Design Bedspread in Red & Purple, Silk Embroidery Throw

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Anastasia Gklava
In Season, Large gold painting with strong Pomegranate tree, colorful palette, 2020

20th Century Other Art Style Still-life Paintings

Pellegrini Riccardo
Still life with Pheasants, Pomegranates and Grapes, 1903, 1903

Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Birds in Pomegranate Tree Two-Panel Folding Screen