The Art BusinessIain Robertson Routledge, 2008 M08 28 - 246 páginas By the time you read this book, the art world may have witnessed the sale of its first $500 million painting. Whilst for some people money is anathema to art this is clearly a wealthy international industry, and a market with its own conventions and pressures. Drawing on the vast experience of Sotheby’s Institute of Art, The Art Business exposes the realities of the commercial trade in fine art and antiques. Attention is devoted to the role of auction houses, commercial galleries and art museums as key institutions, with the text divided into four thematic sections covering:
This book provides a thorough examination of contemporary issues in the art business, and the mechanisms and influences which underpin its evolution. It is essential reading for students of art history or international business, or anyone with an interest in pursuing a career in this area. |
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... art museums from a branding perspective. Roberta Smith (2000), writing in the New York Times, sparked a national debate among art museum directors when she challenged them to ensure that objects on display are treated as works of art ...
... art theft and fraud. The International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR) 'offers impartial and authoritative information on authenticity, ownership, theft, and other artistic, legal, and ethical issues concerning art objects' as a not ...
... art 'Collecting is the process of actively, selectively, and passionately acquiring and possessing things removed from ordinary use and perceived as part of a set of non-identical objects or experiences,' according to Belk (1995: 67) ...
... art are 'unique' and 'even two works on the same theme by a given artist are imperfect substitutes.' According to Sotheby's (2007b: 2), 'objects auctioned are unique items, and their value, therefore, can only be estimated prior to sale ...
... artists' resale rights; and cultural property including illicit trade, stolen works of art, looted objects, and authenticity. Art theft, art forgery, and art fraud are topics of enormous interest. Henry Lydiate, a specialist in art law ...
Contenido
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Part I Technical and structural elements of the art market | 27 |
Part II Cultural policy and management in art business | 97 |
Part III Regulatory legal and ethical issues in the art world | 139 |
Part IV Voices from the field | 211 |
Index | 229 |