The Art of the Dealer

Cv publishes a collection of essays and reviews by the eminent art historian and writer, Edward Lucie-Smith. The articles cover the broad span, of classical to 20th/21st century art and its progression by pathways of postmodernism to contemporary art. With the experience of his landmark publications on modern art, several of which remain in print; the author introduces the reader to aspects of cultural mechanics, from the outset of creative experiment and intervention, absorbed by an intricate arena of curatorship and collection, with luminous insights to flaws in its hierarchy and prospects for the future. In 'The Art of the Dealer' Edward Lucie-Smith considers the history and development of the art market, from the practices of Northern Renaissance artists such as Albrecht Durer to the 18th century painter Jean-Antoine Watteau. He notes the Impressionist dealer DurandRuel and 20th century figures Ambroise Vollard and Paul Gillaume; the dominant American culture carried through by major operators such as Larry Gagosian into the 21st century.