A history of the western art market : a sourcebook of writings on artists, dealers, and markets /

"This is the first sourcebook to trace the emergence and evolution of art markets in the Western European economy, framing them within the larger narrative of the ascendancy of capitalist markets. Selected writings from across academic disciplines present compelling evidence of art's inher...

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Other Authors: Hulst, Titia, 1959- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2017]
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Summary:"This is the first sourcebook to trace the emergence and evolution of art markets in the Western European economy, framing them within the larger narrative of the ascendancy of capitalist markets. Selected writings from across academic disciplines present compelling evidence of art's inherent commercial dimension and show how artists, dealers, and collectors have interacted over time, from the city-states of Quattrocento Italy to the high-stakes markets of postmillennial New York and Beijing. This approach casts a startling new light on the traditional concerns of art history and aesthetics, revealing much that is provocative, profound, and occasionally even comic. This volume's unique historical perspective makes it appropriate for use in college courses and postgraduate and professional programs, as well as for professionals working in art-related environments such as museums, galleries, and auction houses."--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xv, 416 pages ; 26 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780520290631
0520290631
9780520290624
0520290623