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What is the meaning of form in art?

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What is the meaning of form in art?
In art, the meaning of form relates to space. In three-dimensional art, form describes how a particular piece takes up space when displayed. Things that influence a work's form include its volume, dimensions, shape and how it is displayed or installed. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of fine art.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Seascape Moonlight with Crashing Waves Vintage British Oil Painting
Located in Preston, GB
Seascape Moonlight with Crashing Waves Vintage British Oil Painting Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures 24 x 20 inches This painting depicts a serene and dramatic coastal sc...
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1980s Post-War Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Petite danseuse aux cheveux défaits, 1991, original lithograph by Jean Jansem
Located in Carouge GE, GE
Jean Jansem (1920-2013) Petite danseuse aux cheveux défaits, 1991 Lithographie sur papier Arches Signée en bas à droite et justifiée en bas à droite 66 x 47 cm / 76 x 54 cm Imprime...
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Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Fresh Snow" oil painting of woods in winter with blue sky and pink accents
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two strokes of color. The interaction between these two marks is the beginning of the di...
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2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Augustus Edwin John signed original watercolour drawing of cave people, British
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
This drawing is accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send a few rough sketches hoping t...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cave people, British
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...
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20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cavemen, British
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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