Chicago Fine Art
2010s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Thread, Yarn
20th Century Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Early 20th Century American Paintings
2010s American Expressionist Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Antique 1890s English Louis XVI Secretaires
Ormolu, Bronze
1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Archival Paper, Mixed Media
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Illustration Board
1940s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Paper, Lithograph
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Board
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1940s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
Mid-20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Paper
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Paintings
Oil, Panel
1950s American Modern Paintings
Oil, Panel
1980s American Impressionist Paintings
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Tissue Paper, Mica
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Board
1980s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Acrylic, Wood Panel
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Cardboard, Gouache
1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
1940s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Acrylic, Canvas
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Linen, Oil
1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Gouache, Cardboard, Watercolor
1930s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Watercolor
1920s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Oil, Acrylic
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Masonite
Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil, Panel
20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s American Modern Nude Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century American Modern Interior Paintings
Oil, Panel
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1960s American Modern Nude Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1980s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil, Panel
1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
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How Much is a Chicago Fine Art?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 drawing a fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, drawing is a fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025The Art Institute of Chicago is famous for being one of the largest and oldest art museums in the U.S. It is also home to an art college, which boasts an impressive roster of well-known alumni that includes Jeff Koons, Ivan Albright, Thomas Hart Benton, Sanford Biggers and Joan Mitchell, among many others. The museum has in its collections many famous works, such as Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, Pablo Picasso's The Old Guitarist, Grant Wood's American Gothic, Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, El Greco's The Assumption of the Virgin, Georgia O'Keeffe's Sky Above the Clouds IV, Diego Rivera's Portrait of Marevna and Mary Cassatt's The Child's Bath. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection 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.








