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 Sothebyrsquo;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:technical and structural elements of the art marketcultural policy and management in art businessregulatory legal and ethical issues in the art worldthe views; through interviews; of leading art market experts.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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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Another great source of 1920s-30s clip artBy Denton Newman JrA great source of royalty free artwork for period advertising. Just what I was looking for. Ive used Dover books for years.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Book it is self cool; but the book recieved....By Kimberly JacaloneI dont recall if this was a "new" or "used"; but some of the pages have the illustrations cut out :-(1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Collection of IllustrationsBy J. JenkinsGreat book of illustrations for the time period. Ive seen some of these turned into rubber stamps so its a good source of copyright free material.