The Art Assignment: Why Do Corporations Buy Art?
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Learn MoreCorporate lobbies and board rooms are often graced with impressive art, but why? What's the rationale behind this expense, and what impact does it have on the rest of the art world? In this episode, host Sarah Green discusses the history of corporate art collecting. Part of "The Art Assignment" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 10 minutes 23 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Business
- Subtopic: Art History, Arts, Industry
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: The Art Assignment
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