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- What is the natural world?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The natural world refers to any part of nature untouched by man. A few examples of the natural world include the ocean, forests and mountains.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024The most beautiful jewelry in the world is open for debate. After all, beauty is largely subjective, so what one person finds to be appealing may be different from another person's tastes. However, certain pieces have become iconic due to their enduring appeal. Some examples include Tiffany & Co.’s Open Heart pendant, Chopard’s Happy Diamonds Icons heart pendant, the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra necklace, Buccellati’s Morgana bracelet and the Cartier Love bracelet. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The oldest art in the world is widely considered to be the cave paintings produced by early ancestors. These works date back more than 45,000 years. Paleolithic artists who produced these paintings depicted people, places and animals, often developing specialized systems of symbols to convey meaning. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of fine art.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024Opinions vary on who is the most famous painter in the world. Some of the most widely known artists from art history include Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Claude Monet and Raphael. Famous modern and contemporary artists include Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dalí, Vincent van Gogh, Jackson Pollock, Henri Matisse and Georgia O'Keeffe. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of fine art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The oldest known diamonds in the world are Diavik and Ekati diamonds. Both come from mines located in Canada. Scientists have determined that these diamonds are between 3.3 and 3.5 billion years old. They actually predate the point in the Earth's history before oxygen levels rose high enough to support life. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of diamond jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While there is no consensus for the world's most realistic painting, there are many artists who are exploring hyperrealism, an extension of photorealism that evokes the illusion of photography and photographic images. Well-known hyperrealists include Jason de Graaf, Gustavo Silva Nuñez, Simon Hennessey and Carole Feuerman.
- What is a world time watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A world time watch is able to display the correct time in all 24 time zones across the globe at once. The internal bezel of a world watch contains 24 time zones. The inner ring makes one full revolution a day, showing the time in the other cities on the dial. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic world time watches from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024The most sold watch in the world varies from year to year due to changes in trends and the introduction of new timepieces by watch brands. However, some watchmakers do tend to sell more pieces annually than others. Makers that frequently top the list include Rolex, Omega, Apple, Fossil, Cartier, Citizen, Seiko, Patek Philippe, Longines, Swatch and Tissot. Find a large collection of watches on 1stDibs.
- Is a serigraph an original?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Serigraphs are original art in a sense as they are a rendition of the original work through screenprinting. Usually the process involves both the original artist and the printer.
- Who originated expressionism?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Edvard Munch is known as the father of expressionism.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Introduced in 1957, the original Speedmaster was the first line of chronograph watches from Omega. The Speedmaster was designed as a sport and racing chronograph, and its introduction coincided with Omega’s official partnership with the Olympic Games. Shop a selection of Speedmasters and other Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- What is an original artwork?2 AnswersLa ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021An original artwork is an artwork made by the hand of the artist, be it a painting, a drawing, a carved sculpture, etc. Because of their fabrication process, bronze sculptures have a somehow different meaning of "original", which may depend on the local legislation : in France, a numbered bronze molding made directly from the artist's mold qualifies as an "original" if the total number of specimens is less or equals to eight, plus four "artist's proofs".Irena Orlov ArtFebruary 25, 2021When we refer to "original" it simply means a unique painting made by the artist's own hand.
- What is an original painting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An original painting is anything thought to be the true work of the artist instead of an imitation or reproduction. Original art can be in any media, as long as it is the first of that piece of art.Irena Orlov ArtFebruary 25, 2021When we refer to "original" it simply means a unique painting made by the artist's own hand. Acrylic, oil, engraving, watercolor, or drawings are authentic techniques that allow the artist to capture his or her distinctive stamp: such as textures, a particular way of brushstroke, colors, lines, among other elements. But besides, the idea must be unique, the result of creativity, which makes the work more valuable and desirable.
- Where did tapestry originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Historians are not completely sure where tapestries originated. Ancient literature from Rome, Greece and other civilizations does not specifically mention tapestries, but that doesn't mean that they didn't exist. We do know that the Ancient Egyptians did produce and utilize tapestries, as examples have been discovered in the tombs of Thutmose IV and Tutankhamen. The word tapestry wasn't coined until the 15th century, and it originated in England. Find a wide variety of tapestries on 1stDibs.
- Where did amphorae originate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Amphorae originated along the coasts of what are now Syria and Lebanon. From there, the vessels used to store oil, wine, grains and other foods and drinks spread to Phoenicia and Greece. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of amphora vases from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The gong originates from East Asia, but the exact place where it was first made is unknown. Texts from sixth-century China describe gongs as coming from both Tibet and Burma, which is now known as Myanmar. On 1stDibs, find a collection of gongs.
- What is an original etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024An original etching is a print produced during the first production run of a print series. After making an etching plate, an artist will create a limited number of etchings. Collectively, these prints are the original etchings. They differ from restrike etchings made years later, sometimes after the death of the artist. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of etchings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Original nutcrackers were made for the express purpose of cracking nuts. The most common design was a simple vise grip, which are still produced today. Decorative nutcrackers in the shapes of kings and soldiers weren’t designed until around the 17th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique and modern nutcrackers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an original lithograph?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021An original lithograph is a print made by way of a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used methods in the 20th and 21st centuries). With respect to lithography, the process begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.
- Is a lithograph an original?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No, a lithograph is not an original. Lithographs are prints, which are authorized reproductions of works produced by artists. To produce a lithograph, an artist applies an image to a stone. Then, they treat the stone with chemicals to impart the image into it. Finally, they apply ink and transfer the image onto paper or another medium. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.