Art With Quote
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Fabric, Charcoal, Archival Paper, Magazine Paper
1980s Modern Still-life Prints
Lithograph, Offset
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures
Brass
1890s Victorian Animal Paintings
Oil
Early 2000s Realist Nude Photography
Paper, Photographic Paper
1890s Victorian Animal Paintings
Oil
1890s Victorian Animal Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Prints
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Canvas, Wood
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025A famous quote from Hokusai is, “If heaven gives me ten more years, or an extension of even five years, I shall surely become a true artist.” The artist reportedly uttered the words on his deathbed. There is irony in the artist's words, considering that he is arguably one of the most prominent figures in Japanese art, known for works including The Great Wave off Kanagawa; Fine Wind, Clear Morning and The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Katsushika Hokusai art.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025Robert Capa's famous quote is usually cited as, "If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough." Rather than suggesting physical proximity to the subject, the meaning of the quotation is that artists must form an emotional connection to their subjects to portray them well. The Hungarian–American photographer brought this approach in his own work, allowing him to produce captivating images. His most famous photograph is arguably The Falling Soldier, taken on the battlefield during the Spanish Civil War. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Robert Capa photography.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Here are some of Donatella Versace's famous quotes. She once said, “To be blonde means to be caressed by the sun, and to be your own sun.” When describing what fashion meant to her, she answered, “Fashion is about dreaming and making other people dream.” Another oft-quoted statement of the Italian designer is: “It’s no good being too easily swayed by people's opinions. You have to believe in yourself.” On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of Versace apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025A famous quote from René Magritte is, "Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist." Another is "All that we see hides something else." With his work, Magritte wished to cultivate an approach that avoided the stylistic distractions of most modern painting. While French Surrealists experimented with new techniques, Magritte settled on a deadpan, illustrative approach that clearly articulated the content of his pictures. Some of his most famous works include The Treachery of Images, The Son of Man and The Lovers. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of René Magritte art.
- Where do art collectors buy art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Art collectors buy their art from a few places. They may attend auctions to bid on works or attend gallery exhibitions to purchase pieces. Some arrange to buy art through dealers, while others shop on trusted online platforms to find paintings, prints, sculptures and other works. Explore a diverse assortment of art on 1stDibs.
- What type of art is KAWS’s art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Many people consider KAWS’s art type to be Pop art. The style first emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, Pop art’s practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture, using things like comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media to create original paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way. In his work, KAWS similarly appropriates pop phenomena like Mickey Mouse, the Smurfs, the Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants. Shop a selection of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
- Is mandala art folk art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, mandala art is folk art. The definition of folk art is art that reflects the sociocultural characteristics and values of a particular group of people. Mandala art fits this definition due to its association with the Hindu and Buddhist faiths. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of folk art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 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 kind of art is Western art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Western art can reference art made in the American West, typically at the end of the 19th century. It can also reference any type of art that comes from the “west,” meaning a region that shares a European tradition, including the United States and Canada. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024In contemporary art, conceptual art is a movement that began in the 1960s. Artists producing conceptual art assign more importance to the idea behind the art than to the piece itself. An example is Joseph Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs, a piece consisting of a real chair, a photograph of a chair and the dictionary definition of the word chair. When the work was displayed, Kosuth included instructions for any chair to be photographed and then displayed beside its image. In this way, the chair itself is not the artwork. Rather, the art comes from examining the way the object, image and words provide competing and complementary definitions of what a chair is. Find a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an art dealer and an art broker is who owns the artwork involved in the transactions they facilitate. Art dealers often own the works directly. They purchase them from artists, other art dealers or individual owners and then sell them to buyers. An art broker is someone who connects potential art buyers with sellers without owning the art themselves. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of fine art from some of the world's best galleries and dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between modern art and contemporary art comes down to age. Contemporary art refers to art produced by artists who are still alive or were active during the 1960s and later. Modern art is the term for artworks made between 1850 or 1860 and 1960. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of modern and contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The style of Keith Haring's art is Pop art. This style emerged in the 1950s, when artists first began drawing on popular culture when producing original paintings, prints and sculptures. Haring found his inspiration in cartoons, adapting the style for his paintings, prints and murals that addressed the universal themes of death, love and sex, as well as contemporary issues, like the crack cocaine and AIDS epidemics. Find a range of Keith Haring art on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The term contemporary is applied to art by 21st-century artists; modern art refers to works created from the1880s and through the 1960s.
- What is contemporary art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century artists.
- What is decorative art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Decorative art is concerned with the design of objects that are both beautiful and functional, like ceramic pots.
- What is communist art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Communist era led to the rise of Socialist realism as an art movement. The controlled nature of communism also led to Socialist non-conformist art as a contrasting response to the Socialist realism movement. Shop an array of Socialist realism and nonconformist pieces from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is serigraphy in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024In art, serigraphy is a printing technique. Also known as screen printing, it involves pushing ink through a screen to transfer an image. Well-known artists who have created serigraphs include Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Itzchak Tarkay, Romero Britto and Igor Medvedev. Shop a diverse assortment of art prints from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.