Art law is a specialized field of law that focuses on the legal issues related to the visual arts, including the creation, ownership, sale, and display of works of art. Art authentication is the process of determining whether a work of art is genuine or a forgery. Art theft is the criminal offense of stealing a work of art.
Art lawyers play an important role in protecting the rights of artists and collectors. They can help artists with issues such as copyright infringement, contract disputes, and estate planning. They can also help collectors with issues such as purchasing and selling art, authenticating works of art, and recovering stolen art.