Art Law in a Nutshell (Nutshell Series) by Leonard D. Duboff

by Leonard D. DuBoff

Art Law in a Nutshell presents an overview of the legal issues concerning art. It covers the definition of art, and the theft and movement of art in wartime and peacetime. It examines the business of art for artists, dealers, museums, and collectors, including art as an investment, auctions, authentication, insurance, tax issues for artists and collectors, working artist issues, and aid to the arts. It also explains the intellectual property issues of copyright, trademark, moral rights and economic rights, right of publicity, and First Amendment freedom of expression rights. The latest introduction was written by a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge who actually wrote at least one of the opinions discussed in the book.

Genres: Art

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful overview of art law, but its is very straight forward. If this is your first look into art law, it may seem overwhelming. I think this book is best as a reference or used as supplemental material.

[Brigham · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good summary of relevant law in the area. A very easy read.

[Betsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and thorough.