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Art and Law
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Art Theft Program [FBI] 
 "The illicit trade in art and cultural artifacts is a major category of international crime. This includes theft of individual works of art, illegal export of objects protected by international laws, and pillaging of archaeological sites." This site provides an overview of U.S. legislation on art theft, an international list of stolen art registered with the FBI, and links to related sites. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cid/arttheft/arttheft.htm Topics: Art, Crime Last updated Aug 25, 2004 Creative Heritage Project: Strategic Management of IP Rights and Interests
Collection of materials from this project that provides "strategic management of IP [intellectual property] rights and interests in specific practical contexts" such as community cultural documentation, arts festivals, handicrafts, and by museums, libraries, and archives. Includes the publication "Traditional Knowledge and Indigenous Peoples," a training program video, meeting presentations, and related documents and links. From the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a specialized United Nations (UN) agency. http://www.wipo.int/tk/en/folklore/culturalheritage/ Topics: Law by Subject, Society & Social Science Last updated May 26, 2009 The Photographer's Right: A Downloadable Flyer
Created in response to the increase in "confrontations that impair the constitutional right to make images," this document educates photographers about their rights when asked to stop taking photos. Discusses permissible subjects, confiscation of film, and handling confrontations. Also available in Palm format. From a lawyer and author of a legal handbook for photographers. http://www.krages.com/phoright.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Law by Subject, Photography Last updated Jun 23, 2005 |
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