Art and Law
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The purpose of this course is to enable students to acquire: knowledge of the fundamental institutions and general principles of Private Law of Art; the ability to re-elaborate the principles and rules being studied and to apply this knowledge to concrete cases; the ability to interpret and systematically read the legal rules; the autonomous ability to identify the ratio underlying each rule; the use of appropriate legal language; a level of learning ability suitable to continue studies with a high degree of autonomy.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course student will be able to know the fundamental concepts and institutions of private law of art.
Applying knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course student will be able to rework the principles and rules being object of study and to apply such knowledge to concrete cases and case-law.
Making judgements: at the end of the course the student will have the ability to take a reasoned and legally sustainable position with reference to the topics covered by the course.
Communication skills: at the end of the course the student will have the ability to express the acquired notions with argumentative consistency and systematic rigor.
Learning skills: at the end of the course the student will have the ability to orient himself among the normative sources in the identification of the institutions and principles of private law of art applicable to concrete cases.
Applying knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course student will be able to rework the principles and rules being object of study and to apply such knowledge to concrete cases and case-law.
Making judgements: at the end of the course the student will have the ability to take a reasoned and legally sustainable position with reference to the topics covered by the course.
Communication skills: at the end of the course the student will have the ability to express the acquired notions with argumentative consistency and systematic rigor.
Learning skills: at the end of the course the student will have the ability to orient himself among the normative sources in the identification of the institutions and principles of private law of art applicable to concrete cases.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
- The protection of cultural heritage: regulation of the circulation of works
- Authenticity of art works
-Due diligence in the field of art
- Role of archives and artist foundations
- The discipline of copyright
- Authenticity of art works
-Due diligence in the field of art
- Role of archives and artist foundations
- The discipline of copyright
Prerequisites for admission
The course does not require prerequisites.
Teaching methods
Teaching is provided through lectures aimed at providing a solid theoretical base combined with attention to the specific case. In addition to lectures, students will be required to examine cases through group work.
Teaching Resources
The list of recommended and required readings and course materials will be made available at the beginning of the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The oral exam consists of an interview aimed at ascertaining the students' knowledge of the topics on the program, their understanding, the acquisition of adequate language, the ability to synthesize and rework.
Professor(s)
Reception:
Durante l'emergenza COVID su Microsoft Teams previo appuntamento via e-mail
Dipartimento di Diritto Privato e Storia del Diritto - 1° piano