{"title":"Arturo Cifuentes","description":"\u003cp\u003eArturo Cifuentes explores the profound relationship between creativity and cultural expression, inviting readers to reflect on the value and impact of art in society. His works delve into how artistic endeavours shape and challenge our understanding of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e sphere, Cifuentes' writing offers insightful perspectives that appeal to both art lovers and those curious about the deeper meaning behind artistic creation. His thoughtful approach encourages a richer appreciation of art's role beyond aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-worth-of-art-by-arturo-cifuentes-9780231201780","title":"The Worth of Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe market for art can be as eye-catching as artworks themselves. Works by artists from da Vinci and Rembrandt to Picasso and Modigliani have sold for hundreds of millions of dollars. The world's ultrawealthy increasingly treat art as part of their portfolios. Since artworks are often valuable assets, how should financial professionals analyse them?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArturo Cifuentes and Ventura Charlin provide an expert guide to the methods, risks, and rewards of investing in art. They detail how to apply the financial and statistical tools and techniques used to evaluate more traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, and real estate to art markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Worth of Art: Financial Tools for the Art Markets\u003c\/em\u003e shows readers how to use empirical evidence to answer questions such as: How do the returns on Basquiat compare to the S\u0026amp;P 500? Are Monet's portraits as valuable as his landscapes? Do red paintings fetch higher prices than blue ones, and does the colour palette matter equally to the sales of abstract Rothkos and figurative Hockneys? How much should be loaned to a borrower who is pledging one of Joan Mitchell's late abstract paintings as collateral? Would the risk-return profile of a conventional portfolio benefit from exposure to Warhol?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRigorous and readable, this book also demonstrates how quantitative analysis can deepen aesthetic appreciation of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384062361836,"sku":"9780231201780","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8074503482270.jpg?v=1773400999"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/arturo-cifuentes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}