Chicago Fine Art
20th Century Showa Figurative Prints
Paper
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Prints
Wood, Paper
1940s American Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Prints
Canvas
1980s American Modern Landscape Prints
Etching, Aquatint
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Screen
20th Century Photorealist Interior Prints
Canvas
1940s Modern Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Etching
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Archival Paper, Etching
Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1930s American Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1930s American Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1750s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Etching
1930s American Realist Animal Prints
Etching
Early 19th Century Landscape Prints
Engraving
1870s American Impressionist Landscape Prints
Engraving, Woodcut
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Paper, Etching
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Thread, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper, Color, Etching
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Handmade Paper, Etching
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
1910s Art Nouveau Nude Paintings
Oil
Oil
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Board, Oil
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Acrylic, Paper
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Oil, Board
1940s Modern Portrait Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Linen, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Contemporary Art
Canvas
20th Century American Contemporary Art
Canvas
Vintage 1970s Greek Contemporary Art
1970s Abstract Prints
1970s Color-Field Abstract Prints
Paper
20th Century American Paintings
Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary American Photography
21st Century and Contemporary American Photography
21st Century and Contemporary American Photography
21st Century and Contemporary American Photography
21st Century and Contemporary American Photography
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Linen, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
1930s Cubist Still-life Paintings
Oil
1930s American Modern Landscape Prints
Lithograph
Color-Field Abstract Prints
Paper
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Screen
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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.








