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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen, Woodcut
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Pen
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Etching
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Etching
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Ink
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Sculptures
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1940s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
1930s Modern Portrait Prints
Linocut
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Canvas, Acrylic
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A Close Look at Modern Art
The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.
Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.
The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.
Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, there is such a thing as 18-karat. The term describes metal that is 75 percent pure gold, with the remaining 25 percent being an alloy like aluminum, copper, nickel, iron or zinc. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gold jewelry and decorative objects.
- Are clip-on earrings a thing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, clip-on earrings are a thing. They are earrings that feature backings that allow them to be worn on the ear, so it is possible to show off a pair without having ear piercings. Instead of slipping through a hole in the ear, clip-ons may be secured by a tension bar, a hinged clasp, a screw or even magnets. Explore a wide range of clip-on earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023No caftans and muumuus are not the same thing. A caftan is a dress with full sleeves and a loose cut that originated in the Middle East. Muumuus are long, loose Hawaiian dresses that typically hang off one shoulder. Shop a selection of dresses from some of the world's top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, terra-cotta and clay are not the same thing. Terra-cotta translates into baked earth and is used to refer to fired clay. Terra-cotta begins as clay but it is one that has some iron content, which reacts with oxygen and creates the reddish and orange hues that are associated with finished terra-cotta pieces. Find an assortment of terra-cotta pieces from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 21 karat gold is real gold and is made of 21 parts gold and four parts other metals. 21 karat gold is usually mixed with copper, zinc, silver, palladium and nickel to increase durability. You’ll find a wide variety of 21 karat gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The component that holds a pendant is called a bail, or bale. Bales are generally placed in the center of a necklace. Shop pendant necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, clip-on earrings are still a thing. Some makers continue to produce earrings with clip-on backs to suit the needs of those without pierced ears or who want jewelry that is easy to put on and take off. In addition, many people continue to wear antique and vintage clip-ons. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of clip-on earrings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Yes, some people consider Cartier buffs a Detroit thing. The association between Michigan's largest city and Cartier's buffalo horn sunglasses comes from the many Detroit-area rappers who have sported and rapped about the eyewear. They include the likes of Tee Grizzley, Big Sean and Royce da 5'9". Although buffs are linked to Detroit, they have also come to be connected to hip-hop culture as a whole. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Cartier sunglasses.
- Is Ed Hardy still a thing?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Ed Hardy is still a thing. Don Ed Hardy officially retired from tattoo art in the 2000s but did continue to paint. His classic and contemporary work appears on apparel and accessories produced by the Ed Hardy brand through a licensing agreement. Explore a collection of Ed Hardy art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christo and Jeanne-Claude wrapped things as a way of creating art. They took everyday objects and bound them in order to take away their functionality. In addition, they sought to preserve the items, similarly to the way the Ancient Egyptians did mummies. You'll find a variety of Christo and Jeanne-Claude art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many different types of finishes that can be used on wood furniture. Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is one of the most popular treatments in the world to use on wood furniture. Shop a range of antique and vintage wood furniture with different finishes on 1stDibs.
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