Art Law: A Concise Guide for Artists, Curators, and Museum Professionals - Paperback

by Michael E. Jones (Author)

Between the countless works of art in the world and numerous laws on their care, the task of deciphering correct procedure can seem daunting. In Art Law: A Concise Guide for Artists, Curators, and Museum Professionals, Michael E. Jones breaks down the legal language into a concise tool for all those involved in the art world.
While most art law books are written for law students or museum directors, trustees, and curators, Jones' book appeals to a far larger audience, particularly undergraduate and graduate students studying art, graphic design, photography, museum studies, art education and art business. It is also a useful research guide for museum professionals, gallery directors, foundation heads, working professional visual fine artists and board/trustee members. Art Law distinguishes itself by providing a broad scope of art law in relation to the world of artists and those organizations that support, preserve, govern, display, and even sell art.
Covering topics such as acquisition, grants, and buying and selling, this book takes a look at the ethical and legal issues and rights that confront the art community and museums. Through case studies complete with images, readers can see these topics in action. Art Law is a must-have guide for art educators, museum studies students, art law and business programs, and artists looking for clear and readable descriptions and answers to the relevant legal issues facing the art world community.
This book is current through the Warhol Supreme Court decision of May 2023.

Author Biography

Michael E. Jones, a distinguished professor of sports, entertainment, media, and art law, has dedicated over 35 years to educating the next generation of lawyers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the Law School, University of Massachusetts. His expertise in intellectual property rights, particularly those affecting artists and cultural institutions, has earned him international recognition as a leading scholar and practitioner in the field.
Jones' contributions to the global art community extend beyond the classroom. He has served as the Fulbright-Nehru Specialist in copyrights, publicity rights, and trademarks for India, and has been invited to lecture at prestigious museums and universities around the world. His speaking engagements cover a range of legal and ethical issues that impact the visual arts community, demonstrating his commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding art. He has served as a member of the board of directors for several arts related cultural institutions