Artistic Freedom in International Law

Eleni Polymenopoulou (Hamad Bin Khalifa University)

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Cambridge University Press
13 April 2023

The Arts: General & Reference; International human rights law; Freedom of expression law

The book examines in detail the essence, nature and scope of artistic freedom as a human right. It explains the legal problems associated with the lack of a precise definition of the term 'art' and discusses the emergence of a distinct 'right' to artistic freedom under international law. Drawing on a variety of case-studies primarily from the field of visual arts, but also performance, street art and graffiti, it examines potentially applicable 'defences' for those types of artistic expression that are perceived as inappropriate, ugly, offensive, disturbing, or even obscene and transgressive. The book also offers a view on global controversies such as Charlie Hebdo and the Danish Cartoons, attempting to explain the subtleties of offenses related to religious sensibilities and beliefs. It also examines the legitimacy of restrictions on extremist expressions in the case of arts involving criminal arts, such as child pornography.

By: Eleni Polymenopoulou (Hamad Bin Khalifa University)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781108844208
ISBN 10: 1108844200
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 13 April 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Defining 'art'; 2. The nature, scope and protection of artistic freedom; 3. Censorship and restrictions; 4. Positive obligations in relation to artistic freedom; 5. Street art, graffiti and art in public space; 6. Public morality, obscenity and the arts; 7. Blasphemous paintings, cartoons and other religiously offensive art.

Eleni Polymenopoulou is Associate Professor in Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, College of Law, Qatar Foundation; Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University, Edmund A Walsh School of Foreign Service, as well as practising artist, children's book author and illustrator.