Fine Art

Fine art can be defined as any art form that is created for aesthetic rather than utilitarian purposes. This can include both visual and performing arts and includes such forms as photography, painting, dance, sculpture, theater, and music.

The term fine is not meant to refer to the quality of the work but rather refers to the amount of creative discipline and skill that is put in to creating the work. Originally the term art was used to refer to any skill or mastery. This changed after 1750 to mean a skill that produced an aesthetic result. Fine art then became a creation that brought the audience to appreciate the finer and more creative skills of the artist.

While fine art certainly has a wide range of forms, most people tend to think of painting, sculpture, dance, and photography when referring to fine art. As it has in the past, the definitions of art and fine art will likely continue to expand and evolve in the future.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Fine Art”

• Angel, Fantasy painting

  
  Daily Painters Marketplace — Authority: 161
  I painted this long time ago and never posted in my blogs. Angel descending. How will it look if we get a chance to see an angel descending!  Can we believe it? Will it be like this?  Not sure!!! Oil painting on canvas. Size: 29" x 53" Contact Usha if interested. http://abstractextures.blospot.com Usha, ...
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• december 2009 calendar

  
  jennifer squires productions | modern fine art photography — Authority: 120
  Happy December Everyone! I know it’s a day early to be saying that, but it is certainly the time of year when the days fly by. We’re busily getting holiday packages in order and sorting out our schedules for the upcoming month – lot’s of things to do and people to visit. I’ve also put the finishing touches ...
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• Norma Wilson Original Oil White Irish Cow Cattle Painting Art

  
  Daily Painters Marketplace — Authority: 161
  Western Cow Girl 4" by 4" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted. It feels great to be home again after having a wonderful Thanksgiving with my boys, my Mom and sister and brother-in-law in Massachusetts. Hope you enjoyed your holiday too! Purchase Information.
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• scheiss wetter heute

  
  digiART49 — Authority: 137
  es haut ganz schön rein heute.. Posted in digital fine art, foto, fotografie, photo, Photography Tagged: kalt, nass, november, windig
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• Shadows, Glass, and Leaves

  
  1stAngel Arts Magazine — Authority: 154
  Shadows Glass and Leaves (12 x 14) $100.00 Driving down Commercial last summer, I was struck by the shadows of leaves on a stucco building.  I reached for my camera and discovered I’d left it at home.  I drove home hurriedly to get it.  My daughters in the back seat were remarkable patient with me as I drove ...
  21 hours ago

• The Cullen

  
  The Design Files — Authority: 493
  Melbournes newest boutique hotel - The Cullen Did you know that Melbourne has a new designer boutique hotel? Must admit this one kind of crept up on me... I had heard whispers... but didnt realise The Cullen opened this month! The Cullen is a $48 million(!!), 115-room hotel, and is the first in a series of ...
  22 hours ago

• WILFRID WOOD

  
  BLOGVON / Blog of London based artist Von — Authority: 123
  - After hearing the good news that he will be selling another original sculpture through the soon to be relaunched WIWP online shop, I visited Wilfrid Woods site again today. Always a joy, there are some real gems on view - from the slightly twisted to the purely cool. I recommend taking a stroll through Mr Woods ...
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• My Wordless Sunday - #18

  
  Sue's Daily Photography — Authority: 128
  [IMG: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JsbRSBZIau0/SxKNcKH9d6I/AAAAAAAAJZg/geeSkKCRc_4/s400/metal+chair+in+yard.jpg]
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• Echoes 28, Acrylic Painting with Texture and Interference Colors

  
  Daily Painters Marketplace — Authority: 161
  This painting is a continuation of my long running Echoes series. I hope you like it. The sheen in the photograph is a layer of interference colors. They are meant to be viewed in different lighting for varying effects. It is painted on gallery wrap canvas, with the sides painted black. It is wired and ready to hang. ...
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• Sounding smart as important as looking smart on cocktail-party circuit (Re-issue)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 729
  Toronto, Nov 29 (ANI): The next time you head out for a party do remember to brush up your general knowledge, for sounding smart is just as important as looking smart on the cocktail-party circuit, according to a new Canadian survey.The Harris/Decima survey, which polled 1,013, on behalf of MSN.ca has revealed that 79 ...
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• Sounding smart as important as looking smart on cocktail-party circuit (Re-issue)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 729
  Toronto, Nov 29 (ANI): The next time you head out for a party do remember to brush up your general knowledge, for sounding smart is just as important as looking smart on the cocktail-party circuit, according to a new Canadian survey.The Harris/Decima survey, which polled 1,013, on behalf of MSN.ca has revealed that 79 ...
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• Major Picasso Exhibition Featuring Unique Paintings @ Heather James Fine Art

  
  Les cahiers d'Alain Truong — Authority: 155
  Pablo Picasso, Buste de Femme. D’Apres Cranach "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."      - Pablo Picasso PALM DESERT, CA.- Heather James Fine Art in Palm Desert, CA, has established itself among U.S. and international art collectors as one of the nations premier galleries with ...
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• The Sweet Shoppe

  
  1stAngel Arts Magazine — Authority: 154
  Sweet Shoppe (10 x 13) $100.00 This is another Central City Painting.  I started it this summer at the Artisan Village at the Oregon State Fair.  But I felt it lacked something and set it aside.   Yesterday when looking for something to paint at the gallery I picked it up again. What got me started on the ...
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• cap d’ agde in b/w

  
  digiART49 — Authority: 137
  hier wird das schon recht eng in den lichtern (aufnahme ohne polfilter) aber kommt noch ganz passabel, (kein dri) Posted in digital fine art, foto, fotografie, photo, Photography Tagged: agde, bw, süden
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• British Columbia landscape oil painting - S. Thompson River, Kamloops

  
  The Creative Journey — Authority: 411
  “Peaceful Passage” 5 x 7″ oil on canvas on board S. Thompson River, Kamloops, BC This small study was a project for the Wet Canvas weekly painting event, using a reference provided at the site. Sometimes it’s just fun to paint something different from a different area, if I don’t have the opportunity to ...
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• cap d’agde heute abend

  
  digiART49 — Authority: 137
  heute waren mal wieder witterungsverhältnisse, die einen sehen lassen, dass das cap wirklich ein cap ist. ca 20 km von meinem standpunkt entfernt. Posted in digital fine art, foto, fotografie, photo, Photography Tagged: abends, adge, Licht, november
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• Pick of the Day – Richard Rizzo

  
  1stAngel Arts Magazine — Authority: 154
    I promised I would periodically place an image to celebrate the season. In my keyword search “Christmas” this image caught my attention on Fine Art America.  Art speaks to the viewer in many ways; this just says hope to me. Please do not limit yourself to viewing this image only, Richard has an array of beauty ...
  2 days ago

• Sounding smart as important as looking smart on cocktail-party circuit

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 729
  Toronto, Nov 28 (ANI): The next time you head out for a party do remember to brush up your general knowledge, for sounding smart is just as important as looking smart on the cocktail-party circuit, according to a new Canadian survey.The Harris/Decima survey, which polled 1,013, on behalf of MSN.ca has revealed that 79 ...
  2 days ago

• Mike Putnam Photography: Central Oregon Autumn Ground cover.The next fine art print in my Macro photography art gallery.

  
  Bend Blogs — Authority: 167
  Despite conventional wisdom often find more difficulty with macro photography than I do for the sweeping western landscapes that I’m more well know for.  Frankly, finding and capturing very small scenes is very challenging.  What small scene is interesting enough to merit the expense and time commitment of ...
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• relaxed

  
  digiART49 — Authority: 137
  Posted in digital fine art, foto, fotografie, photo, Photography Tagged: easy going, entspannt, locker
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