Artists & art dealers are art professionals who have to work hand-in-hand to make money out of what they do for a living. Artists are gifted individuals who can create visual artistry using paint, canvas, paper, and other media to produce paintings, sculptures or any works of art. Art dealers, on the other hand, are those who buy works of art from artists and sell them to collectors and museums. They should have a good understanding of the arts and the market trend for them as well as particular styles, period and regions to be able to give sound advice to those who are buying from them.

Artists have different styles and medium used when creating pieces for display and for sale. They usually need the help of art dealers to have their works of art to be sold and displayed in galleries, studios or museums. However, artists can also act as art dealers themselves and put up their own galleries and studios. Artists have come a long way since ancient times because in ancient Greece artists were regarded similarly to manual laborers whose social status came in between freemen and slaves. In the Middle Ages, their status became similar to craftsmen but artisanal products were more expensive than the artists’ paintings and sculptures. It was only in the 16th century that artists earned a more distinct place in society in which their intellectual skills were given more importance.

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