Art Market Research: A Guide to Methods and Sources, 2d Ed.
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (724 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786466715 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 326 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Methods for assigning values for art objects are explored, and sources of price data, both in print and online, are identified and described in detail. Because the monetary value of artwork cannot be established without reference to the aesthetic qualities and art historical significance of our subject works, two substantial chapters detail the processes involved in researching and documenting the fine and decorative arts, respectively, and provide annotated bibliographies. Library research skills are reviewed, and advanced methods are explored in a chapter devoted to basic market research. In recent years, art historical scholarship increasingly has addressed issues related to the history of art and its markets: a chapter on resources for the historian of the art market offers a wide range of sources. Finally, provenance and art law are discussed, with particular reference to their relevance to dealers, collectors, artists and other art market stakeholders.. A brief overview of the global art market and its major stakeholders precedes an analysis of the various sales venues (auction, commercial gallery, etc.). This book is for art market researchers at all levels
only for those who would love academic bibliography type reading returned this book. should be described as a research text book. very dry and the info did not seem contemporary.only for those who would love academic bibliography type reading, insights are buried in data.. Very, Very Good Reference Excellent resource - easy to use and the most complete reference on the art market I have ever seen.. "Updated edition of a library school textbook and special collections reference" according to Kilgore Gagarin. Tom McNulty's ART MARKET RESEARCH is an updated version of the 2006 first edition. This is a combination textbook for library school and an overall reference to the field. McNulty obviously knows his field and the true value of this work is the updating of available sources, both online and in print. The table of con
Reviews of the first edition: "Comprehensivehighly recommended." --Choice"Wealth of informationuseful, well-written." --American Reference Books Annual"Detailedbibliographic references are outstanding." --Midwest Book Review
He is also an adjunct professor of art market research at Sotheby's Institute, New York. Tom McNulty is the librarian for Fine Arts at New York University's Bobst Library.