Copyright and Appropriation

Question 0

What works are not held in the copyright act.

Answer 0

Public sculptures, buildings or architecture displayed in the public domain.

Question 1

In Australia, which act protects work for being copied without consent, and for how long?

Answer 1

The copyright act of 1968 protects works for the lifetime of the artist, plus an additional 70 years.

Question 2

When did the moral rights act come into effect in Australia?

Answer 2

December 2000

Question 3

Name and explain the two moral rights of the artist.

Answer 3

1. The right to integrity.
   Work is protected from damage and cannot be treated in a derogatory fashion which may damage the reputation of the artist.
2. The right to attribution.
   Right to be known as the original creator of a work.

Question 4

An example of copyright breach.

Answer 4

Prince vs. Cariou, images used from the book “yes rasta”

Question 5

An example of moral rights infringement.

Answer 5

Mr. Meskenas vs. ACP for mislabelling of his portrait of Victor Chang in woman’s day magazine.