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Art Prints

Art prints are available in many sizes, and by many artists and photographers. They vary in quality greatly, some prints being posters sold for $4.99 while others are silver or titanium prints that won’t fade and look beautiful but can easily run well into the thousands of dollars. Size is one factor relating to cost, and the collectability of the artist. Signed and limited edition prints being the most valuable.

Art prints can be found in museums, galleries and in grocery stores alike. Although a print in a museum is probably higher quality, and most likely framed, a similar print can often be purchased in a gift shop or similar store. This allows the painting or artwork to be enjoyed by a lot more people, which is an essential part of art. Popular paintings done by the old masters such as Michelangelo and turn of the century artist such as Picasso and Salvador Dali are common in many homes.

While original artwork is appealing, it is often not affordable, making art prints a wise investment. An original piece of art may increase in value as time passes, if the artist is successful or disturbingly unsuccessful, or it may lose its aesthetic value completely and discarded or painted over. Most people don’t take the risk of collecting original artwork but opt instead to collect their favorite masterpieces in much more affordable prints. Although it won’t increase in value, unless it is numbered and signed, it will provide years of viewing pleasure.

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