Question 1

Where do art collectors buy art?

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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?

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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 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 8

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 9

What style of art is Keith Haring’s art?

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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 10

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 11

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 12

What is RETNA art?

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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 13

What is thanka art?

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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 14

What is Vanguardian art?

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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.

Question 15

What is contemporary art?

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

What is an art exhibition?

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An art exhibition is a showing of artwork. It may include paintings, prints, sculptures, films and performances. In some cases, only one artist shows their work during the event. Other exhibitions include the work of various artists. Find a wide variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 20

What is Americana art?

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Americana art is art concerning or characteristic of America or its culture. Typically, this term refers to art which reflects the nostalgia of America's past. The most original form of Americana art is folk art, although many artworks fit into this genre. Examples of this art form are Jasper Johns' Three Flags and Grant Wood's American Gothic.

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