Chicago Fine Art
2010s Pop Art Portrait Prints
Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Mylar, Charcoal
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Mylar, Charcoal
1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Resin, Wood Panel, Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Resin, Wood Panel, Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Resin, Wood Panel, Pigment
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Wood Panel
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Oil
1910s Symbolist Landscape Paintings
Oil, Plywood
Realist Landscape Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Oil, Panel
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Watercolor
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Watercolor
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Watercolor
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Mixed Media, Watercolor
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Alabaster
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil
20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
1960s American Modern Interior Paintings
Oil, Panel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Nude Paintings
Oil, Panel
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1920s Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Watercolor
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Oil
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Oil, Masonite
1960s Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Oil, Canvas
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Oil, Board
1960s Post-Modern Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Post-Modern Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Post-Modern Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Post-Modern Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1960s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
1970s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1940s Modern Animal Paintings
Oil, Fiberboard
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Masonite, Oil
1960s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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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.
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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.








