Fine art

Fine art

Of, or pertaining to the creation of, any visual art that was considered to have been created for purely aesthetic purposes.

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Fine art

The edition size is the number of reproductions that total a given print or canvas release. There are 2 numbers on a limited edition-for example 157/200. The number on the bottom (200) refers to the ...

Designing

Arts & crafts; Fine art

The process of relating the elements whether they are similar or contrasting and visually arranging an interesting unity with them using the design principles.

Design

Arts & crafts; Fine art

The arrangement of the design elements to create a single effect. The organisation or composition of a work; the skilled arrangement of its parts. An effective design is one in which the elements of ...

Depth of field

Arts & crafts; Fine art

In photography, the area in front of and behind the focused point that is sharp. A shallow depth of field is used in portraits to provide a soft backdrop, whilst a greater depth of field is useful ...

Cubism

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Art that uses two-dimensional geometric shapes to depict three-dimensional organic forms; a style of painting created by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in the early 20th century whereby the artist ...

Dealers

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Galleries, collectible shops or individuals who carry and sell artwork. authorised dealers are those who, by signed agreement, carry and sell the artwork represented by certain print publishers.

Conservation framing

Arts & crafts; Fine art

Framing that aims to prevent warping, fading, tearing or any other kind or print deterioration. Acid-free mats and glazing with UV protection are used in conservation framing.