COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLASTIC ARTWORK IN THE LIGHT OF THE EUROPEAN AND ROMANIAN LAWS AND THE ARTWORK VALUE RELEVANCE

Abstract

The plastic artwork, as a species of the "work of art" genre, is subjected to copyright. However, the law does not define plastic artworks, which are generally included in non-exhaustive listings, in phrases of the types: "plastic or graphical artworks, such as...”. This study analytically presents the categories of artworks that may be included in the plastic artwork group, in the light of the European and Romanian law. At the same time, the study analyses the legal relevance of an artwork value, under all its aspects.

Keywords

• artistic work
• plastic artwork
• sculpture; painting
• engraving
• lithography
• scenography
• tapestry
• ceramics
• glass and metal plastic
• design
• artwork value
• artwork protection