Swan Fine Art
1980s English School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
C Print
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
Archival Pigment
Early 2000s Conceptual Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
21st Century and Contemporary Photography
Giclée
1950s American Modern Animal Prints
Intaglio
1980s Realist Color Photography
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Paper, Ink, Lithograph, Mulberry Paper
2010s Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
1950s Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
1950s Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Masonite, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Watercolor, Archival Paper
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Late 20th Century American Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Photography
Photographic Paper
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Watercolor, Paper, Pencil
Antique 17th Century English Paintings
1980s Animal Prints
Lithograph
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century Romantic Nude Paintings
Oil, Panel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Mounted Objects
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Oil, Board
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Mulberry Paper, Lithograph, Laid Paper
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Oil
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Panel
19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Surrealist Animal Prints
Lithograph
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Board
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Mounted Objects
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Watercolor, Archival Paper
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Oil
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- 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 drawing a fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, drawing is a fine art.
- What is considered fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Artworks produced for their intellectual value and aesthetic appeal are generally considered fine art. Anything made to serve a functional purpose generally is not. In addition, artwork must be one of a kind or produced only in a limited quantity to be thought of as fine. Explore a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- Is photography fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Photography is considered a fine art by many, although this is controversial.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Fine art encompasses drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and photography, among other genres.
- Why is it called fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Why it's called fine art comes down to the word's origin. The term originates from the Old French word "fin," which means perfected or of the highest quality. The term is fitting since art is classified as "fine" due to an artist's exceptional technique, ingenuity and creativity. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of fine art.
- 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and functional art is its purpose. Functional art usually has a practical use. Ceramics, textiles and industrial design are examples of functional art. On the other hand, fine art typically exists to tell a story, convey a message or express an idea. Examples of fine art include paintings, prints and sculptures. Shop a wide variety of fine and functional art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between fine and folk art comes down primarily to function. Fine artists produce paintings, prints, sculptures and other artworks to express an idea or concept, communicate a message or tell a story. With folk art, artists are usually more interested in following cultural traditions than self-expression. Pieces of folk art often have more practical uses compared to works of fine art, such as quilts and furniture. Other examples of folk art include pottery, masks, textiles and carvings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of fine and folk art.