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A History of the Western Art Market

A Sourcebook of Writings on Artists, Dealers, and Markets

Titia Hulst

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English
University of California Press
19 September 2017
This is the first sourcebook to trace the emergence and evolution of art markets in the Western 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.

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Imprint:   University of California Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm,  Spine: 33mm
Weight:   907g
ISBN:   9780520290624
ISBN 10:   0520290623
Pages:   432
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Titia Hulst is a modern and contemporary art historian. She holds a PhD from the Institute of Fine Arts and an MBA from New York University. In addition, she teaches art history at Purchase College in New York.

Reviews for A History of the Western Art Market: A Sourcebook of Writings on Artists, Dealers, and Markets

Highly recommended for museum and academic libraries that support the study of fine and decorative arts; it will also complement certain public and special library collections. * Art Libraries Society of North America * ...an extraordinary compendium about the business of art.... A History of the Western Art Market will be a golden go-to reference for inquisitive artists, collectors, curators and dealers. It would also be a great resource for journalists and historians who wish to have a more informed perspective. * Forbes *


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