Ethics and the Visual Arts by Elaine A King

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Ethics and the Visual Arts by Elaine A King

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Summary

An anthology of essays which explores the dark side of the arts. It offers insights on matters as far ranging as art and censorship, cultural globalization, the effect of the internet on art and artists, and the ethics and role of new media. It is intended for those with an interest in the arts.

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Ethics and the Visual Arts by Elaine A King

The dark side of the arts is explored in this timely volume, sure to spark discussion and debate. Nineteen diverse essays by such distinguished authors as Eric Fischl, Suzaan Boettger, Stephen Weil, Richard Serra, and more cover a broad range of topics facing today’s artists, policy makers, art lawyers, galleries, museum professionals, and many others. Readers will find expert insights on such up-to-the-minute issues as preserving Iraqi heritage after the U.S. invasion; the role of new media; art and censorship; the impact of 9/11 on artists; authenticity and forgeries; cultural globalization; fair use; how tax laws encourage donations of art to museums; where people buy art; the ethical codes of working art critics; and much more. With its clear-sighted commentary on today’s hottest arts issues, Ethics in the Visual Arts is essential reading for anyone interested in the humanities and in current events. • Eric Fischl, Suzaan Boettger, Stephen Weil, other top names • Valuable to policy makers, attorneys, art critics, museum professionals, anyone involved in art Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

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ISBN 13 9781581154580
ISBN 10 1581154585
Title Ethics and the Visual Arts
Author Elaine A King
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Allworth Press,U.S.
Year published 2006-09-21
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.