Copyright Law grants exclusive rights to artists over their original works of art, including the right to reproduce, distribute, display, and adapt their works.

In the United States, copyright protection for works of art lasts for the life of the artist plus 70 years after their death.

Moral rights in art law include the right to receive royalties, control reproduction, prevent destruction, and maintain the integrity of an artwork.

Copyright infringement occurs when someone reproduces or distributes a copyrighted work of art without the permission of the copyright holder.

Droit de suite is the legal principle that grants artists a percentage of the proceeds from the resale of their artwork.

A consignment agreement is a contract between an artist and a gallery or dealer in which the artist entrusts the gallery or dealer with the artwork for sale, and the gallery or dealer receives a commission on any sales.

Mutilation is the legal term for the unauthorized alteration or modification of a work of art.

Destruction is the legal term for the unauthorized destruction of a work of art.

Exhibition is the legal term for the unauthorized display of a work of art in a public place.

Reproduction is the legal term for the unauthorized reproduction of a work of art for commercial purposes.

Distribution is the legal term for the unauthorized distribution of a work of art for commercial purposes.

Display is the legal term for the unauthorized display of a work of art for commercial purposes.

Sale is the legal term for the unauthorized sale of a work of art.

Importation is the legal term for the unauthorized importation of a work of art into a country.

Exportation is the legal term for the unauthorized exportation of a work of art from a country.