Question 1

What do artists do?

Accepted Answer

What artists do is create objects that have aesthetic appeal using their creativity and technical skills. Artists work with many different types of materials to make paintings, sculptures, drawings, collages, installations and other media. In some cases, artists may produce artwork for a specific client, called a patron. Other times, artists make art to convey a message or evoke an emotion. In the latter situation, artists may eventually sell their work through exhibitions or dealers. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is a limner artist?

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What a limner artist is depends on the context, as the term has two meanings. The most common use of the term is to describe artists who illuminate manuscripts, meaning that they hand paint decorative embellishments and illustrations directly onto pages to complement the text. In American historical writings dating back to the colonial period, you may sometimes see portrait artists also referred to as limners. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art.

Question 3

What is an artistic photograph?

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Artistic photography may refer to photography that is not representational, which is the term that is used to define photography that merely takes in the scene that a photographer experiences. In an artistic photograph, the artist tries to create a scene that is prized more for its beauty than realness. Find various kinds of artistic photographs on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What is a Photorealistic artist?

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A Photorealistic artist is an artist whose work reflects the characteristics of the Photorealist art movement. A direct challenge to Abstract Expressionism’s subjectivity and gestural vigor, Photorealism was informed by the Pop art predilection for representational imagery, popular iconography and commercial art and design tools, like projectors and airbrushes. Whether gritty or gleaming, the subject matter favored by Photorealists is instantly familiar. Some well-known Photorealist artists include Richard Estes, Ralph Goings, Chuck Close, Audrey Flack and Charles Bell. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Photorealist art.

Question 5

Who is the artist Matta?

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Chilean artist Roberto Matta is sometimes referred to simply as “Matta.” One of Chile’s most famous artists, Matta is best known for his contributions to surrealist and expressionist painting during the 20th century. Shop a collection of authentic Roberto Matta pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 6

What is an established artist?

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Question 7

What is an installation artist?

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An installation artist is an artist who produces large-scale, site-specific, three-dimensional works. Most installations are made from mixed media, and they may be temporary or permanent interventions in a place. Some famous installation artists include Judy Chicago, Yayoi Kusama, Kurt Schwitters, Marcel Broodthaers, Gordon Matta-Clark, Jason Rhoades, Doris Salcedo, Kara Walker, Thomas Hirschhorn and Urs Fischer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of fine art.

Question 8

Who is the German hyperrealistic artist?

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Dirk Dzimirsky is perhaps the most famous German hyperrealistic artist. Born in 1969, he produces drawings and paintings of models' faces. His black-and-white works resemble photographs yet convey the emotions and personalities of his subjects. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of hyperrealistic art.

Question 9

Is Montoya a real artist?

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Yes, Montoya is a real artist. In fact, there are two well-known artists by that name: Gustavo Montoya and Delilah Montoya. A Mexican artist, Gustavo spent most of his professional career depicting the streets of Mexico and their inhabitants. Montoya preferred to paint the poor and working class, considering them the most authentic representation of Mexico City. Delilah is a contemporary American artist who works in a variety of two-dimensional photographic and printing processes as well as larger installations. The artist describes her approach as postmodernist and explores issues of identity in the Chicano cultural context. Find a variety of Gustavo Montoya and Delilah Montoya art on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What is artistic furniture called?

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Artistic furniture isn't called by any particular name. The term “artistic furniture” usually describes pieces that are highly imaginative and that break from traditional conventions. Over the years, designers working in a wide range of styles produced these types of furnishings. Examples include Salvador Dalí's Surrealist Lips sofa, Joe Colombo's Space Age Tube chair, Verner Panton's mid-century modern Panton chair and Philippe Starck's postmodern Louis Ghost chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of furniture.

Question 11

Who is a famous inkblot artist?

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One famous inkblot artist is Hermann Rorschach. Although he is best known for being a psychoanalyst, Rorschach was also an artist who pioneered the use of inkblot interpretation during psychological analysis. Other artists have also experimented with inkblot paintings. Among them are Andy Warhol and Salvador Dalí. Find a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.

Question 12

Who is a famous perception artist?

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One famous perception artist is Victor Vasarely. He is widely considered the grandfather of Op art, the term most often used to describe perception art. Decades after Vasarely created early examples of this work, the Op art movement emerged in the 1960s, mirroring the counterculture of the time in its embrace of visual trickery, graphic shapes and bright colors. Some notable Op artists include Josef Albers, Bridget Riley and Jesús Rafael Soto. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Op art.

Question 13

Who was the famous artist Gorman?

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The famous artist Gorman was R. C. Gorman. Rudolph Carl Gorman, known as R. C. Gorman, was born on July 26, 1931, in Chinle, Arizona, in the Navajo Nation. He was of Navajo heritage, which profoundly influenced his artistic style and subjects. Gorman attended Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University) and later studied art at Mexico City College under a scholarship. His exposure to Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros deeply influenced his work, contributing to his distinctive style that blended Navajo traditions with modern techniques. Shop a range of R. C. Gorman art on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What lamps do artists use?

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Artists can use a variety of lamps in their studios. Desk lamps with adjustable arms and shades are popular because they allow artists to direct light where they need it. Similarly, floor lamps that can be adjusted as necessary can also benefit artists. Shop a selection of lamps on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is the difference between an artist and an artisan?

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The difference between an artist and an artisan is what they make. Artists use technical skills and imagination to create works that communicate messages, tell stories and share ideas. Paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints are some of the types of things that artists produce. Artisans practice a trade and use their expertise to craft functional objects such as furniture, jewelry and pottery. Shop a wide variety of art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What kind of artist is RETNA?

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What kind of artist RETNA is depends on what stage of his career you're considering. Growing up in Los Angeles, RETNA was mesmerized by the graffiti that surrounded him. He began practicing the art form and adopted the name RETNA from a Wu-Tang Clan song. In the mid-1990s, he began making murals on walls, trains and freeway overpasses throughout the city. RETNA later transformed from a street artist into a break-out star in the contemporary art world. At first glance, RETNA's prints and paintings look like an undiscovered ancient script. He has created an original alphabet, fusing together influences from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, Arabic, Asian calligraphy, graffiti, blackletter, Roman lettering and Hebrew. Shop a selection of RETNA art on 1stDibs.

Question 17

Are artist’s proofs more valuable?

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Whether artist’s proofs are more valuable varies. The limited supply of artist’s proofs often makes them more valuable than other prints. Discrepancies between artist’s proofs and the final prints can also increase their value. However, an artist’s proof that has a poor-quality image or is in poor condition may not be worth as much. If you're curious about the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it for you. Explore a selection of art prints on 1stDibs.

Question 18

How do I identify an artist’s painting?

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To identify an artist's painting, first try using the app Smartify. It allows you to take a photo of the artist's signature, and then it automatically searches a large database to identify who made it. If this search yields no results, you can try performing a reverse image search using a photo of the signature or the entire painting. Once you know who the artist is, you can use trusted online resources to determine the name and age of the piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting and identify it for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.

Question 19

Is an artist's proof worth more?

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Yes, an artist's proof may be worth more than a regular edition print. The reason for this is that there is a smaller number of artist's proofs since these prints are ones that the artist produces and then holds back rather than offering for sale. Depending on the image quality and overall condition, an artist's proof is usually worth 20% to 50% more than an edition print. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can provide a more specific valuation for your print. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of art prints from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.

Question 20

Was Keane a real artist?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Keane was a real artist. She was born Peggy Doris Hawkins on September 15, 1927, in Nashville, Tennessee. When she was two years old, her eardrum was permanently damaged during a mastoid operation. Unable to hear properly, Keane learned to watch the eyes of the person talking to her to understand them, and Keane's paintings are recognizable by the oversized doe-like eyes of her subjects. She began painting her signature "Keane eyes" when creating portraits of children. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Margaret Keane art.

After The Artist

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Zelma BlakelyZelma Blakely (1921-1979) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Summer Swimming, Unknown

Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

Huge 17th C. Regal Flemish baroque Historical tapestry Royal court Antique LA CA

Late 20th Century Realist Interior Paintings

Thomas StiltzOpus One Wine (original painting)

1980s Pop Art More Art

Andy Warhol Liza Minnelli record art 1981 (Warhol album art), 1981

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

George RivalGeorge Rival - French School 1958 Oil, Beached Fishing Boats, 1958

1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Robin WintersConceptual Pop Art Color Mixed Media Painting "Home" Brooke Alexander Gallery, 1986

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Thomas RöthelGradual Rotation / - Dynamic Tectonics -, c. 2005

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Olha VlasovaSnow White s apples, 2024

1970s Color-Field Abstract Prints

Gene DavisHomage to Barnett Newman, 1979

1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures

Ron HitchinsMonumental Panel of 15 Brutalist Relief Sculptures by Ron Hitchins, Circa 1960s

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Pair of Jardinieres-Candelabras by Boin-Taburet, France, Circa 1880

2010s Modern Figurative Prints

Nude Body II Print Canvas Colors Red Brown Black Orange Yellow, 2024

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Robert GoldstromAnatomy Lesson, Segment 13 (Square Figure Painting of Nude Men, Waist to Knees), 2024

1990s Abstract Mixed Media

Hermann GoepfertCollage with metal application / - Rhythm and Reflection -, 1965

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Jim Dine"Pinocchio" by Jim Dine (Woodcut, Screenprint, Pop Art, Illustration), 2008

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Robert GoldstromAnatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (Small Figure Painting of Two Muscular Nude Males), 2024

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Robert GoldstromAnatomy Lesson, Segment 8 (Modern Oil Painting of Hand Measured with Calipers), 2024

1950s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Henry MooreMother and Child: Petal Skirt - Henry Moore, sculpture, modern, british, small, 1955

2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Mythological Figures Offset Print by George Condo, Contemporary, 2010-, 2018

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Ksenya IstominaMidday nap- 21st century painting of a girl in a red dress on a blue sofa, 2022

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Ito Tozan I "Basket and Frog" Ceramic Vessel, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Robert GoldstromAnatomy Lesson, Segment 3 (Side Profile of Male Bust Gazing at Suspended Hand), 2024

2010s Modern Landscape Prints

Dimiter Buyukliiski MitchiNew World 7 - Print Canvas Landscape Yellow Orange Red Brown Blue Black White, 2024

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Paul JeffayJudaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Rabbi, Meditation Vintage Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

20th Century Expressionist Portrait Prints

Paul JeffayJudaica Jewish Rabbi Etching Hasidic Rebbe Admur Shlita Vintage Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Paul JeffayJudaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Rabbi in Prayer Vintage Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Paul JeffayJudaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Yeshiva Student Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Paul JeffayJudaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Rabbi "Difficult Problem" Chassidic Print, 1933

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Paul JeffayJudaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Rabbi Meditation Vintage Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Posters

An American in Paris Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1951

1930s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Paul JeffayJudaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Youth at Study Vintage Chassidic Art Print, 1935

20th Century Expressionist Portrait Prints

Paul JeffayJudaica Jewish Etching Hasidic Rabbi, Gaon, Genius, Vintage Chassidic Art Print, c.1930 s

19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Prints

Gladiolus Cardinalis, 1802-16

19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Prints

Narcissus, 1802-16

Early 19th Century Naturalistic Figurative Prints

Crinium Giganteum, 1802-16

1980s Pop Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Alan DavieVibrant Alan Davie Scottish Colorful Surrealist British Pop Art Village Painting, 1982

Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Rowland HilderFirst Of Winter’s Snowfall On A Kentish Farm Framed Kent Landscape Painting

2010s Brazilian Loose Gemstones

7.50ct Pear Amethyst Bridget Fantasy/Fancy Cut

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Prints

Paul SignacParis : Bridges Seen from Seine River - Lithograph

1980s Post-Modern Figurative Prints

Zelma Blakely
Zelma Blakely (1921-1979) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Summer Swimming, Unknown

Thomas Stiltz
Opus One Wine (original painting)

George Rival
George Rival - French School 1958 Oil, Beached Fishing Boats, 1958

Robin Winters
Conceptual Pop Art Color Mixed Media Painting "Home" Brooke Alexander Gallery, 1986

Thomas Röthel
Gradual Rotation / - Dynamic Tectonics -, c. 2005

Olha Vlasova
Snow White s apples, 2024

Gene Davis
Homage to Barnett Newman, 1979

Ron Hitchins
Monumental Panel of 15 Brutalist Relief Sculptures by Ron Hitchins, Circa 1960s

Robert Goldstrom
Anatomy Lesson, Segment 13 (Square Figure Painting of Nude Men, Waist to Knees), 2024

Hermann Goepfert
Collage with metal application / - Rhythm and Reflection -, 1965

Jim Dine
"Pinocchio" by Jim Dine (Woodcut, Screenprint, Pop Art, Illustration), 2008

Robert Goldstrom
Anatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (Small Figure Painting of Two Muscular Nude Males), 2024

Robert Goldstrom
Anatomy Lesson, Segment 8 (Modern Oil Painting of Hand Measured with Calipers), 2024

Henry Moore
Mother and Child: Petal Skirt - Henry Moore, sculpture, modern, british, small, 1955

Ksenya Istomina
Midday nap- 21st century painting of a girl in a red dress on a blue sofa, 2022

Robert Goldstrom
Anatomy Lesson, Segment 3 (Side Profile of Male Bust Gazing at Suspended Hand), 2024

Dimiter Buyukliiski Mitchi
New World 7 - Print Canvas Landscape Yellow Orange Red Brown Blue Black White, 2024

Paul Jeffay
Judaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Rabbi, Meditation Vintage Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

Paul Jeffay
Judaica Jewish Rabbi Etching Hasidic Rebbe Admur Shlita Vintage Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

Paul Jeffay
Judaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Rabbi in Prayer Vintage Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

Paul Jeffay
Judaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Yeshiva Student Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

Paul Jeffay
Judaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Rabbi "Difficult Problem" Chassidic Print, 1933

Paul Jeffay
Judaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Rabbi Meditation Vintage Chassidic Print, c.1950 s

Paul Jeffay
Judaica Jewish Shtetl Etching Hasidic Youth at Study Vintage Chassidic Art Print, 1935

Paul Jeffay
Judaica Jewish Etching Hasidic Rabbi, Gaon, Genius, Vintage Chassidic Art Print, c.1930 s

Alan Davie
Vibrant Alan Davie Scottish Colorful Surrealist British Pop Art Village Painting, 1982

Rowland Hilder
First Of Winter’s Snowfall On A Kentish Farm Framed Kent Landscape Painting

Paul Signac
Paris : Bridges Seen from Seine River - Lithograph

Philippe Henri Noyer
Philippe Noyer Le Singe 1980 A Signed Limited Edition, 1980

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel
Bouquet of Flowers, 1778

Archibald Thorburn
WILDFLOWERS, 1927

Ron Hitchins
Large Panel of 9 Original Modernist Relief Sculptures by Ron Hitchins, Circa 1960s

Oto Plader
Study of Autumn, 1949, oil on plywood, 20, 5x29, 5 cm, 1949

Oto Plader
Jardin Marco Polo, Oil on cardboard, 40x48 cm, 1930 s

Raquel Fariñas
If it was wind..., Raquel Fariñas Symbolic Blue Landscape with figures Folk Art

Jack Barnett
Wildflowers, Cleburne Lake, 2023

Ash Almonte
"Untitled" Colorful Abstract Butterfly Painting Acrylic on Stonehenge Paper, 2024

Ash Almonte
"Butterfly Garden" Colorful Abstract Painting Acrylic on Stonehenge Paper, 2024

Walter Bastianetto
Mother Holding Baby Large Clay Sculpture Pre Columbian Style, 1990

Elin Sian Blake
First Light Mother And Baby Welsh Blanket Love Spoon Framed Maternity Painting

Alexi Many
Quarry Workers, c. 1930s