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Define: Visual Arts

The meaning of “Visual Arts” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Visual Arts defined in a legal contract?

  • Visual Arts means artworks created through a variety of techniques and mediums. These could incorporate, but are not limited to, mediums such as drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, graphic arts, printmaking, digital design, textiles, jewelry, glass arts, and woodworking. Seen in 8 SEC filings
  • Visual Arts means the creation of unique original works or expressions, which are conveyed through painting, sculpture, engraving, drawing, illustration, photography, textile arts, performance, video, digital arts or any other form of similar expression. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Visual Arts means the body of work from creative artists across all media. It includes but does not limit to. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Visual Arts means those art forms that primarily produce visual works such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and modern visual arts like photography, video, and filmmaking. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • Visual Arts means visual art forms, including painting, photography, graphics, and sculpture. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • Visual Arts means a broad category that includes traditional fine arts. Seen in 1 SEC Filing
  • Visual Arts means all forms of fine arts, such as photography, new media art, performance art, design, art education, and art therapy, including related fields within the value chain. Seen in 1 SEC Filing

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Visual Arts means the creation of unique works using various mediums such as drawing, photography, and digital design.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When an artist wishes to grant rights to their work for reproduction.
  • When a gallery wishes to display an artist's work on consignment.
  • When a photographer is hired to provide professional photography services.
  • When a business wishes to commission unique digital graphics for use in software.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Visual Arts means the production of physical objects like sculptures, ceramics, textiles, and jewelry through artistic expression.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When an art buyer commissions an artist to create a bespoke piece of art.
  • When an artist hires a manager to manage their career.
  • When an art collector purchases a piece of artwork.
  • When a company commissions the production of a unique, one-of-a-kind item.

Relevant Sectors

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Visual Arts means the creation of unique works using various mediums such as drawing, photography, and digital design.

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