The value of a work of art is a peculiar beast, a schizophrenic chameleon. It is witnessed in a myriad of perplexing personas, corporeal and otherwise. Non-the-less, affixing a monetary claim to an art work is a necessary evil in a pragmatic sense and its worth is influenced remarkably by the hat you are wearing. To understand this matter more, one must realize that these values are transient within societies and cultures. Consequently, they must be adjusted over time and in accordance with one’s rules and role as an evaluator or art patron.
Let me try to explain. The title of this discussion, “determining the value of art", leaves an open ended definition of “value". As a former gallery owner, practicing artist, and as a professional art educator res View the rest of this article
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