Since its first publication in 1979, Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts has been the foundational text in the field of art law. This thoroughly reorganized and updated sixth edition takes a fresh look at primary materials and commentary from previous editions, extending the book's analysis with significant changes in format and content to reflect changes in the field. The book has multiple uses and audiences: a text for courses in law schools and graduate programs, a reference work for lawyers and museum professionals, and a lively read - filled with engaging legal stories and colorful anecdotes featuring the broad cast of characters in the art world. Complementing their own observations, the authors include excerpts from judicial opinions, scholarly and popular articles, international treaties, and statutory law. Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts offers a cornucopia of examples, questions, issues, and lessons for students, artists, dealers, collectors, attorneys, and any reader curious about today's complex world of the visual arts.

‘This new edition is a monumental contribution to the field of art law. Authoritative, comprehensive, fascinating, and rich, this long-awaited revision to a classic text is essential reading for specialists and newcomers alike.’

Amy Adler - Emily Kempin Professor of Law, New York University School of Law

‘A tour de force! Professor Urice and Judge Frankel handle a broad range of complex topics with elegance, clarity and scholarly rigor, making Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts required reading in the rapidly evolving field of art law.’

Stephen W. Clark - Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, J. Paul Getty Trust

‘This new edition of Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts updates the foundational text in the field by the legendary John Henry Merryman with key cases and thought-provoking articles and questions. An indispensable resource for anyone interested in art and law.’

Sharon H. Cott - Senior Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

‘John Henry Merryman’s pioneering scholarship defined the field of Art Law, and this new edition of Law, Ethics, and the Visual Arts carries his legacy forward with remarkable depth and clarity. Thoughtfully reimagined by Stephen Urice and Simon Frankel, it remains an essential resource for navigating the legal and ethical complexities of today’s art world.’

George Triantis - Richard E. Lang Professor of Law and Dean, Stanford Law School

‘This new edition is an insightful, engaging, comprehensive, and remarkably accessible dive into the world of art law. It is a true treasure and a wonderful resource for professors, students, professionals, and anyone else curious about the field.’

Adine K. Varah - General Counsel, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art