Chicago Fine Art
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Board, Oil
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
1960s Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Post-Modern Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Monotype, Archival Paper
1970s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Archival Paper
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
1970s Post-Modern Mixed Media
Ink, Acrylic, Cardboard, Pen, Oil Pastel
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Oil, Masonite
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Charcoal, Gouache
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Acrylic, Board
1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Pop Art Landscape Prints
Screen
1980s Art Deco Figurative Prints
Screen
1990s Pop Art Nude Prints
Lithograph
1970s Pop Art Nude Prints
Lithograph
1980s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Oil, Panel
1980s Realist Still-life Paintings
Oil
20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1950s Post-Modern Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Paper
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Paper
20th Century Japanese Modern Prints
Paper
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Silver Gelatin
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints
Paper
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints
Paper
1770s Landscape Prints
Etching
1930s Realist Landscape Prints
Etching
1970s Photorealist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints
Paper
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Paper
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Paper
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Paper
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Prints
Paper
1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Paper, Lithograph
1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Paper, Lithograph
1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Paper, Lithograph
1930s American Modern Landscape Prints
Lithograph
20th Century Showa Figurative Prints
Paper
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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.
- 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.
- Is photography fine art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Photography is considered a fine art by many, although this is controversial.
- 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.






