Human Rights International Law

Artistic Freedom in International Law

By Eleni Polymenopoulou
Cambridge University Press April 2023

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ISBN-13
9781108844208
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication
April 2023
Format
Hardback
Jurisdiction
U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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The book examines in detail the essence, nature and scope of artistic freedom as a human right. It explains the legal problems associated with the lack of a precise definition of the term 'art' and discusses the emergence of a distinct 'right' to artistic freedom under international law. Drawing on a variety of case-studies primarily from the field of visual arts, but also performance, street art and graffiti, it examines potentially applicable 'defences' for those types of artistic expression that are perceived as inappropriate, ugly, offensive, disturbing, or even obscene and transgressive. The book also offers a view on global controversies such as Charlie Hebdo and the Danish Cartoons, attempting to explain the subtleties of offenses related to religious sensibilities and beliefs. It also examines the legitimacy of restrictions on extremist expressions in the case of arts involving criminal artsm such as child pornography in the case of Loli manga.

Table of Contents

1. Defining 'art'
2. The nature, scope and protection of artistic freedom
3. Censorship and restrictions
4. Positive obligations in relation to artistic freedom
5. Street art, graffiti and art in public space
6. Public morality, obscenity and the arts
7. Blasphemous paintings, cartoons and other religiously offensive art
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