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Understanding Art Markets

Inside the world of art and business
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Understanding Art Markets explores the global art market valued near $50bn, driven by rising demand from China and emerging markets. This essential textbook updates key insights on art valuation, investment, and the evolving role of artists bypassing dealers. It covers international perspectives including East Asian, Brazilian, Russian, Islamic, and Indian art, and addresses the influence of museums and cultural sectors on art economics.

Designed as essential reading for students in arts management, marketing, cultural economics, and policy, it provides a comprehensive study of the socio-economic forces shaping contemporary art markets worldwide.
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This book suits students and professionals involved in arts management, arts marketing, cultural economics, and cultural policy seeking an in-depth and global understanding of art markets.

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The global art market has recently been valued at close to $50bn β€” a rise of over 60% since the global financial crisis. These figures are driven by demand from China and other emerging markets, as well as the growing phenomenon of the artist bypassing dealers as a market force in their own right.

This new textbook integrates, updates and enhances the popular aspects of two well-regarded texts - Understanding International Arts Markets and The Art Business. Topics covered include:

  • Emerging markets in China,
  • East Asian, South East Asian, Brazilian, Russian, Islamic and Indian art,
  • Art valuation and investment,
  • Museums and the cultural sector.

This revitalised new textbook will continue to be essential reading for students on courses such as arts management, arts marketing, arts business, cultural economics, the sociology of arts, and cultural policy.

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Robert Bradlow, Senior Director at Sotheby’s London, praises the book as a "must read" for its deep analysis and commendably fresh insights on Chinese art.

Alistair Hicks, author and critic, lauds Robertson as a "witty but sure-footed guide" who uses the market to reflect broader societal trends.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415811101

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 16 Line drawings, black and white; 38 Halftones, black and white; 54 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 748g

Pages: 370

About the Author

Iain Robertson is Head of Art Business Studies at Sotheby’s Institute of Art. He consults for Hana Bank, South Korea; Deloitte, Luxembourg, UBS; Corporate Art Collection; Royal Bank of Canada; Lisbon University; The Macao Institute, Lisbon; Athena, New York, and; Tsinghua University, China.

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