Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Course Title:
History of the Art Market
Course Number:
CC2044
Course Description:
This course will provide an introduction to the history of the Dutch and European art markets, and the way the art trade functions as an intermediary between artist and audience. Various aspects dealing with the production, distribution and consumption of art will be discussed. Attention will be given - among other topics - to the innovations that were introduced to expand the market for works of art since early modern times. For instance the development and growing importance of art auctions from the seventeenth century until the present will be examined in detail, as well as other more recent developments such as the impact of new media on the art market.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
ARTH 398
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