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Why Is Art So Expensive?

What makes a painting worth millions of dollars? In this episode of Crash Course Art History, we’re looking at the history behind today’s art industry and how we determine an artwork’s financial value. We’ll also learn how the big business of buying and selling art runs on imperialism, and how people in the art world are fighting back.

English
  • Originally Aired September 5, 2024
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created September 5, 2024 by
    shriek
  • Modified September 5, 2024 by
    shriek