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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• Artists who Tweet. The new Art communtiy on Twitter.

  
  Figures...in my Art and my Life — Authority: 122
  In case you havent noticed, Twitter has been getting a lot of attention these last few months.  Oprah.  Larry King.  Basically any celebrity, A-list, B-list, TV personality, or otherwise has a Twitter account.  They sell their CDs, they promote their shows, they spill way to much info about their personal lives.  ...
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• I cant tell, but you can guess...

  
  June Pfaff Daley — Authority: 115
  This year, Im participating in Cincinnatis Secret Artworks auction on Friday, November 20 th . Secret ArtWorks is a fundraising event featuring the exhibition and sale of 5" x 7" works of art from local, national and international artists. All works of art sell for $75 each. The secret behind each piece is the ...
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• Win a Free Greeting Card!

  
  1stAngel Arts Magazine — Authority: 154
  Email me where in the world I was 20 years ago to help make world history. The first one to email me the correct answer at Juergenrothphotography@gmail.com will be awarded a free greeting card from my Fine Art America portfolio. Jokes about the outfit will result in automatic disqualification :-) Please include ...
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• APSU Artist Greene Opens “Dermabrasion” Exhibit at Trahern Gallery

  
  Clarksville, TN Online — Authority: 548
  Warren Greene, assistant professor of art and Trahern Gallery director at Austin Peay State University , has a conflicted relationship with Tennessee’s rural countryside. Specifically, he’s troubled by the land’s indifferent nature. “I’m curious about the ideas and emotions this landscape doesn’t care ...
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• Been Here, Did This!

  
  X-FACTOR-E Blog — Authority: 116
  Copyright © 2009 Mick Haggerty . Check out what Master Designer, Mick Haggerty has been doing lately in South Africa at the Been Here, Did This. opening reception @ WAL*ART on November 21st. New worx of Prints + Paintings + Books! Everyone is invited!
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• Abstract art can be awesome! so can non-objective art!

  
  The Fine Art Blog of Darren Daz Cox — Authority: 115
   I refuse to pigeon-hole myself into a genre of art so I make some non-objective art as well as abstract art. To the masses, the two words are one and the same but they mean two different things. Abstract is based on a thing, such as an apple, non-objective is not based on a thing, [...]
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• Norma Wilson Original Oil Hydrangea Autumn Floral Arrangement

  
  Daily Painters Marketplace — Authority: 160
  One Of My Favorite Things People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us. ~Iris Murdoch 12" by 16" original oil on wrap around canvas with sides painted I really have a passion for hydrangeas and love the variety of colors and how beautiful ...
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• cold flying fun..

  
  digiART49 — Authority: 134
  Posted in digital fine art, foto, fotografie, photo, Photography Tagged: afternoon, etang de thau, full speed, Fun, kite, wasser 14°
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• Pick of the Day – Airi Pung

  
  1stAngel Arts Magazine — Authority: 154
  Pick of the Day - Airi Pung -1.0 5 2009-11-08 16:53:01 V P Holmes Stunning images! Airi displays an impressive gallery on Fine Art America, I doubt anyone will disagree with me. Stop in and view, leave a comment and enjoy the tour. Thank you Airi! Thank you for coming by to view my work. What inspires ...
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• Deal of the Day! Half off this very popular print!

  
  Figures...in my Art and my Life — Authority: 122
  A great deal of the day! Only $7.50 for this print - usually $15! I will keep re-listing if it sells...please try again or contact me via my Fine Art on Etsy Shop if its sold when you click :) TODAY ONLY!
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• girls,trees,the moon, stars, all good stuff!

  
  The Fine Art Blog of Darren Daz Cox — Authority: 115
   I’m still adding layers of oil glazes to a dozen or so canvases, it’s a slow process but extremely satisfying as the pieces fall into place, here’s my studio with some of the canvases that have dried enough for the next layers of paint!In the Keansburg NJ art studio 2008 and below is an acrylic [...]
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• mix your markers and color outside the lines, it’s fun!

  
  The Fine Art Blog of Darren Daz Cox — Authority: 115
   Green Love 8 inch x 10 inch canvas board by Darren Daz Cox – Pekin Illinois artist.This was a random sketch made with two Mr. Sketch scented water color markers, the dark green one has an apple smell and the yellow one has a lemon smell (of course).The canvas board allows the "juice" from the [...]
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• kmrimg

  
  Lout Shelter — Authority: 118
  Unfortunately, I couldnt figure out the name of this artist but you can see more work here . (View the site in english here .)
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• Beach Diva No.2

  
  Daily Painters Marketplace — Authority: 160
  Beach Diva No2 About This Painting: Beach Diva No.2 8x6 oil Delilah Smith, Michigan USA Media: oil Size: 6 in X 8 in (15.2 cm X 20.3 cm) Price: $100 USD How to Purchase: Buy this painting on PayPal Price: $100 USD plus $10 USD s/h Or, send me an email
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• Nick Brandt

  
  nina corvallo — Authority: 122
  While I was at Staley Wise the other day looking at Lillian Bassman s latest show, I also saw some of Nick Brandt s prints and was just blown away. Clearly his work is up my alley anyway, but I didnt know how beautiful his prints are. If you have only seen his work on the web or in books, you havent really seen ...
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• walk with me...

  
  a tailored line — Authority: 103
  cactus & barbed wire are prickly subjects...ouch i have a crisp, tart apple in my pocket, would you like it? {before} {after} creating some photoshop magic post-walk [wandering] while im feeling poetically inspired... listening to the haunting melody of this song * * * i feel ...
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  LYNN DUNHAM — Authority: 106
  A comprehensive catalogue of Mercedes Matter ’s work accompanies the touring exhibition and will be on sale at the gallery. The Show has begun its Exhibition tour at the Sidney Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College 135 East 22nd Street New York City Gallery hours are: Tuesday – Friday, 12 noon – 5 p.m.Thursdays, 12 ...
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• Epson Introduces New Signature Worthy Reproduction Fine Art Papers

  
  neutralday — Authority: 506
  Press Release New Epson Papers Bring Advanced Reproduction Technology to Fine Art Market LONG BEACH, Calif., PRNewswire/ — Epson America expanded its line of professional media solutions with new Signature Worthy(TM) Hot Press and Cold Press Papers designed for use with Epson’s award-winning printers. ...
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• Bike Crash, Off-Road, Art Poster by Bill Greene

  
  CyclingMarket.Com — Authority: 141
  Bike Crash, Off-Road, Art Poster by Bill Greene Find all your favorite posters and art prints at Barewalls.com, the Web’s leading art retailer. In business since 1997, Barewalls offers unmatched selection, service and prices. Browse our huge selection of wall art, including fine art, popular posters, vintage ...
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• Pick of the Day – Charles Peck

  
  1stAngel Arts Magazine — Authority: 154
  Pick of the Day - Charles Peck -1.0 5 2009-11-07 16:22:59 V P Holmes The beauty about writing this column is, I am not always able to post a comment on all the artist work I love, but selecting a piece of their work as a “Pick of the Day”  feature is sheer joy.  The selection process after viewing ...
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