Pricing the Priceless: Art, Artists and Economics [Hardcover]

William D. Grampp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1989

Grampp, a noted neo-classical economist and lifelong student of art draws on art histories, biographies and memoirs, trade reports, and economic analyses to answer questions such as these. This is a first attempt to explain in layman's language the workings of the art market.

CONTENTS: Intro * Art & Economics Reconciled * The Acquisition of Art * The Art of Painters and the Craft * The Art Market * Art Museums * Why Does Government Assist the Arts? * Should Government Assist the Arts?

Product Details

• Hardcover: 290 pages
• Publisher: Basic Books; First edition (September 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0465063217
• ISBN-13: 978-0465063215
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,198,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable text in the field of the economics of art., January 30, 1999

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This review is from: Pricing the Priceless: Art, Artists and Economics (Hardcover)

This book explores the reality of the art market. It is written clearly and, as it uses basic concepts and historical examples, it can be read by one without a background in art or economics. Professor Grampp presents a wide variety of questions and sound discussion regarding these questions. This book would be of interest to anyone associated with art from the creator, to the dealer, to the museum director. Economists interested in this topic would also find it wonderful.