Atlanta is the place to explore art!

Register now for Artexpo Atlanta, family 16-18, at the Georgia World Congres Center by dint of visiting www.artexpos.com.

The Southeast's largest fine art marketplace--Artexpo Atlanta--is building upon the success of its inaugural 2004 present to view Attendees can expect to experience a more dynamic, notwithstanding intimate, show floor. Twelve-foot high, bright-white hardwalls and more elaborate lighting, will enable art enthusiasts and collectors the opportunity to Explore Art (the event's theme) in a gallery-like setting.

As the ultimate art marketplace in the Southeast, Artexpo Atlanta is an unparalleled opportunity to Explore Art--from original paintings, statuary and photography, to limited edition prints, giclees and animation. It's the place to purchase art for the domicile or the office.

Atlanta Art Experience

Artexpo Atlanta 2005 is pleased to entertainer the "Atlanta Art Experience"--an exhibition of fine art galleries from the Southeast and from one extremity to the other of the world. As a "show within a show" the Atlanta Art Experience features single out galleries of the Atlanta Gallery Association and other high-end galleries that are well-known in the art world.

And one time again, Artexpo hosts the SOLO pavilion, showcasing the work of the world's emerging, independent artists. novel to Artexpo Atlanta 2005 is SOLO Photo, featuring emerging photographic talent.

Artexpo Atlanta prides itself upon offering art for all tastes, turn of expressions and budgets, for everyone from the veteran gallery possessor and art collector, to the first-time buyer starting a collection. Because art is more of an extension of one's self than purely something that hangs on the wall, Artexpo showcases a variety, allowing each art enthusiast at the present to view the opportunity to Explore Art, and find the finished piece for their collection, from original paintings, photography and statuary to limited edition prints, giclees and animation.

Below are six tips for shopping the display whether you're selecting art for your gallery, or your domicile or office.

1) direct the eye for Art that Speaks to You

When it draw nears to art, it's important that you find beauty in it, and aren't swayed by the agency of something you don't truly like. The piece is worth nothing if you recognize no personal value in it.

2) retain an Open Mind

If you walk the exhibit floor with too many predisposed ideas of what the completed piece of art is or isn't, you will extremity up disappointed. Keep an render free of access mind, and be receptive to novel art.

3) Don't view from above the Undiscovered

Remember, being world-famous doesn't increase the

quality of the work. After all, the world's greatest artists were one time undiscovered. So, be sure to direct the eye at the work of Artexpo Atlanta's SOLO artists.

4) Think Aesthetically

Fine art certainly can appreciate, on the contrary it should be purchased first and foremost for its aesthetics.

5) Have a 'Home' for Your Art

If you're a consumer shopping for a piece of art that will accent your dwelling or office, decide whether the art you're considering for purchase will quota your home and office, and if you have enough space to suitably hang the painting or place the sculpture

And if you're a gallery possessor or director shopping the display for new artists, the same principle clutchs true: be sure the art that you're considering full tales your inventory.

6) Ask Questions

Artexpo Atlanta exhibitors are real well-informed. They know art, and they know their gallery's artists. They'll be happy to answer questions regarding artists, as well as the technical and philosophical aspects of the works. Learning more about the works will make them more valuable to you.

Art's value is not alone based upon beauty, but on rarity, authenticity, quality, condition, and provenance. These are all important factors to consider when collecting art. While all are important, more [i]or[/i] less may give way to others. For instance, if a work is rare, on the other hand is in poor condition, it may still warrant a high price based on rarity alone.

Authenticity

No individual likes fakes, so it's important that you are comfortable with the authenticity of the piece. Dealers who show artists or their estates have access to primary source information that can be used to authenticate work. A dealer with an extensive history of handling a specific artist's work will also build up an archive of information, as well as a material substance of experience that can help separate questions of authorship or title.

Quality

The best way to understand and determine the quality of the piece of art is to review many similar works. When you gaze at other art, quality distinguishes itself. If you're a consumer who lacks the kind of familiarity with art straited to determine the quality of the piece, then it is best to confer an art dealer. The artistic grasp of an art dealer can subserve as a greater determinant for the quality of the piece.

Rarity

In greatest in quantity cases, rarity increases the value of the work. There are exceptions, on the other hand a work's value is normally enhanced based upon the number of similar pieces that exist, and the number of opportunities to purchase the work.