History of Art Markets

ARTHIST 231

Analytical survey of emergence of art markets, interactions between market behavior(s), visual/media culture(s). Addresses questions regarding the nature of art markets, the specificity of art markets and the application of economic and historical methodologies, how and where players in local markets throughout the world shape visual culture(s), effective causes for art consumption, taste, fashion throughout ages, and methodological implications of art market research at interface of Economics, Art History, Law and Visual Studies.
Curriculum Codes
  • R
  • STS
  • ALP
  • SS
Cross-Listed As
  • ECON 344
  • VMS 242
Typically Offered
Fall Only