It is estimated that there are over 300000 companies involved in the world's art market employing around 28 million people But the art world carries a veneer of mystery & secrecy that many people find daunting & the language used by market insiders can be alienating & confusing to those new to the art market The A-Z of the International Art Market not only clarifies useful terms & definitions but also represents a significant contribution to the fast-developing processes of transparency & democratisation in the global art business Comprising art market terms & core concepts
- both historical & contemporary
- this book is a long-awaited reference source that offers a unique introduction to a dynamic business sector The A-Z of the International Art Market provides an accessible & thorough insight into critical areas of market practice & custom that anyone involved in the art market will find useful & enlightening