The Christie's Art Business Course
Module 2: Art Law
International art market law is driven by economics but involves judgements of taste related to aesthetics and culture. This has led to a wide body of law, similar to commercial law, mostly agreed and disputed between the art market's main trading partners of the USA and UK. Overseeing this, international bodies such as UNESCO have agreed international norms which are becoming accepted worldwide.
The aims of this module are to:
- Introduce students to national and international art trade law
- Examine artists' legal challenges and auction rules
- Review the laws governing art investment, museums and insurers
- Compare artists' moral and intellectual property rights
- Examine the different types of art crime including its prevention and reparation
Session 1 - Art Trade Law:
The rules governing the art market today grew mainly from English law as trade developed from the 18th century. As the international market grew in the 20th century more laws were created and adopted by other countries worldwide led by the USA and France. This module will explain how international trade defines art and how that market is regulated by national and international treaties. It will also look at laws which guide the market’s operation such as the artist-gallery relationship, rules governing auctions and those upholding museum standards and insurance rights.
Topics to be covered:
- Customs Definition of Art
- International Movement of Art
- The Working Artist
- Auctions
- Art as an Investment
- Museums
- Insurance
Session 2 - Intellectual Property Law:
Artists and art owners have rights that reach beyond business law. For example, laws related to intellectual property apply specifically to artistic creation and the art market. This lecture will explore moral rights, conventions, copyright and trademark acts, freedom of criticism and expression, and recreation and fair use.
Topics to be covered:
- Moral Rights
- Freedom of Expression
- Freedom of Criticism
- Recreation and Fair use
- Copyright
- Trademark
Session 3 - Art Crime:
Art crime is estimated to be up to $8bn a year which is equivalent to a fifth of international art market turnover. As the market thrives so does art crime, particularly theft which is a regular topic in the international news. In this session discussion will include vandalism, theft and forgery, and issues of cultural patrimony and trade restrictions, along with the challenges of art authentication, restitution, remedy and recovery.
Topics to be covered:
- Vandalism
- Theft
- Forgery
- Cultural Patrimony
- Trade Restrictions
- Authentication
- Restitution
How to Apply
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Disclaimer: The outlines above are a guide to the module and each lecture. Each visiting lecturer may add or subtract from the outlines depending on their specific field of study or conditions in the art market at the time of their lecture.
The Christie's Art Business Course
Session Dates
Tuesday evenings, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Module 2: Art Law
1 October, 8 October, 15 October 2013
Course Fees
£695 per module
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7 modules: £4,378.50
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For alternate payment methods or assistance making a booking please contact
Short Course Coordinator
shortcourses@christies.com
+44 (0)207 655 4350
Course Director
James Goodwin, Course Director, Christie's Art Business Short Course, is the author of 'The International Art Markets: The Essential Guide for Collectors and Investors'.
Visit James Goodwin's website at www.artsresearch.org.uk
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