Today's American and International Art Market

Discover global and regional trends in today's international art market by analyzing auction sales and gallery activity for both established and emerging artists. Through the examination of several specific collecting categories, both historically and in the context of the current global economy, this course addresses questions about the future of the art market. What factors affect today's market trends? Where is the market headed? Students working in or aspiring to work in the art market, whether as art dealers or professional advisors, examine issues of art loss and restitution, national patrimony, and increasing worldwide wealth.