Chicago Fine Art
1990s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal, Pastel, Illustration Board, Pencil
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Waterc...
Paper, Charcoal
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Water...
Charcoal, Paper
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor
1920s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Mixed Media, Watercolor
1960s Post-Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Handmade Paper
1920s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Ink, Pen
Mid-20th Century American Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Still-life Drawings and Water...
Paper, Charcoal
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints
Paper
20th Century American Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books
Paper, Leather
Early 20th Century French Other Paintings
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
2010s American Expressionist Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Paint, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Drawings
Canvas
2010s American Expressionist Drawings
Paper
2010s American Expressionist Paintings
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Drawings
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Paint
2010s American Expressionist Paintings
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Acrylic, Paint
2010s American Expressionist Drawings
Paper
2010s American Modern Paintings
Canvas
1970s Color Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
1970s Black and White Photography
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1960s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Pigment
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Adhesive, Oil
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Watercolor
1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Oil
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic
1980s Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Oil, Panel
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Epoxy Resin, Acrylic
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic
1960s Abstract Paintings
Paper, Acrylic
1960s Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Board
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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- 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.








