Contemporary Functional Art
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Cabinets
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps
Metal
2010s Spanish Table Lamps
Glass, Optical Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Table Lamps
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Contemporary Art
Aluminum, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Contemporary Art
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Crystal
2010s European Other Contemporary Art
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Rock Crystal, Brass
2010s Nepalese Post-Modern Contemporary Art
Wool
2010s Chilean Art Deco Contemporary Art
Steel
2010s Chilean Art Deco Contemporary Art
Steel
2010s British Organic Modern Contemporary Art
Steel
2010s American Contemporary Art
Gold, Bronze
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Contemporary Art
Plastic
2010s European Contemporary Art
Plywood
2010s European Contemporary Art
Plywood
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Contemporary Art
Plastic
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Contemporary Art
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Contemporary Art
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Art
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art
Acrylic
Vintage 1920s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Metal
2010s Pop Art More Art
Ceramic
2010s Pop Art More Art
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary More Art
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Ceramic, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Sculptures
Ceramic, Acrylic
2010s French Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Foam
2010s French Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Acrylic, Wood
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
House Paint, Acrylic, Found Objects
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic, Stoneware, PVC, Pigment
2010s Pop Art More Art
Ceramic
2010s Pop Art More Art
Ceramic
2010s Pop Art More Art
Ceramic
2010s Pop Art More Art
Ceramic
2010s Pop Art More Art
Ceramic
2010s Pop Art More Art
Ceramic
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Table Lamps
Plastic, Acrylic, Fabric
2010s Realist More Art
Ceramic
2010s Realist More Art
Ceramic
2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Ceramic, Glaze, Clay
2010s French Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Plywood, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Center Tables
Glass, Acrylic
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polyester
2010s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures
Ceramic, Slip, Clay
2010s French Organic Modern Wall Mirrors
Wood, Plywood
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Polyester
2010s Impressionist Figurative Sculptures
Sandstone, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Wire
Late 20th Century Still-life Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Wood, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Wood, Acrylic
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- What are the functions of art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There are a few potential functions of art, and the specific function of a particular piece depends on its subject matter and medium. In some cases, art tells a story from history, everyday life, mythology or religion. Other times, its purpose is to inspire people to think about or feel something about the message that it conveys. For some artists, the function of art is to express religious devotion or to memorialize the image of someone who is notable. Art also enhances the visual appeal of the spaces where it is displayed. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024One example of functional art is pottery. The term functional art refers to items produced by artisans that have a function beyond serving as decoration. Pottery fits this definition because it can be used to store items, display flowers, serve foods and more. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of pottery.
- What is contemporary art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art denotes work created by 21st-century 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art encompasses painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance and video art, among other genres.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Contemporary art is important because of how it responds to the current moment. Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. Through their works, contemporary artists provide commentary about social issues, history and the human condition. By engaging with contemporary art, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world and new perspectives. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The meaning of contemporary art is art produced by living artists. The category typically includes works created in the late 20th century as well as in the 21st century. Given its timeliness, contemporary art often responds to current issues and themes that are relevant to an everyday audience. Contemporary art succeeded modern art, which is art made during a period that began in approximately 1850. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of contemporary art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Contemporary art has no defining feature or characteristic.The term simply refers to recent creations.
- 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.
- 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.