Master the Legal Dimensions of the Art World

A unique six-module online programme that offers a detailed in-depth introduction to the art-world legal practice and legislation in major international regions.

Understand art law through our online programme

Our Christie’s Education online course Art Law offers a detailed in-depth introduction to this essential legal field. The course covers art-world legal practice and legislation in the major international regions: the USA, Europe, UK and China. The six-module course is written and presented by legal academic Vittoria Mastrandrea (Christie’s, Christie’s Education).

Understanding the law as it affects the art industry is vital for those looking to enter the profession as a career and for those looking to expand their careers within the art world in business, specialist and legal roles. This course has been created to provide you with an understanding of this complex subject necessary to progress in your ambitions.

Art Law is structured to deliver both an academic understanding of the key legal concepts that affect art world transactions, as well as detailed procedural considerations to ensure your learnings can be put to practical use. Multiple case studies throughout the course help demonstrate the application of these concepts in courts around the world. Over six weeks the course will teach you an understanding of contract law and anti-money laundering procedures, copyright, export regulations, authenticity and forgery, restitution and repatriation, and issues involved in museums and deaccessioning.

Included in the course are six exclusive and in-depth interviews with major legal professionals in the art world. These interviews offer you unparalleled insight into their areas of practice, issues they have faced, and an understanding of international art law as experienced by those at the forefront of it.

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Special Features

In addition to the course lectures, watch the industry come to life with six riveting documentary interviews. Speakers bring diverse expertise, covering areas such as art law in cultural institutions, taxation advisory, international art law, private practice in art industry, and the practical aspects of art law in auction houses. Their varied backgrounds offers you a comprehensive understanding of art law's complexities, practical applications, and international perspectives. This rich array of expertise provides a robust online learning experienced.
Giuseppi Calabi
Managing Partner 
CBM & Partners Studio Legale
Maggie Hoag
Deputy General Counsel
Christie's New York 
Mary-Claire Turkington
Deputy General Counsel 
Christie's London
Anne-Sophie Nardon
Managing Partner 
Borghese Associés
Rachael Muldoon
Barrister
Maitland Chambers
Megan Noh
Partner
Pryor Cashman

6 in-depth modules

Each module is filled with filmed lectures and special features

12 weeks of self-directed study

Access the course instantly on registration. Take as long as you'd like with the lectures: you have twelve weeks to complete your studies

Detailed handouts

Don't worry about writing everything down: our courses come with exceptional handouts to download and keep

Learn from the experts

Benefit from Christie's expertise as well as independent insight from each of our special feature interviews

Here's what our students have said

The Presentations were excellent. I was continually engaged in the material by means of presentation. The special feature guests were very interesting. I enjoyed the entire course and will be taking another
For a student who doesn't have an art background, it provides a clear roadmap and understanding of a relatively difficult subject, law. As I am about to establish an art related business, I feel that the course has helped me to understand the art law functioning in UK and EU specifically, which is extremely helpful. 
Altogether this course is well-planned/weighted, documented and shared by high profile academicians and professionals: a high-level introduction to a dense and new legal expertise. 

Studying Online with Christie's Education

Forget laggy Zoom webinars with someone talking over a slide-show. Our filmed online courses deliver rich documentary-style video, revolutionising the online learning experience.

Art Law

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Certification included
After completing the video content you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Christie's Education.

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