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Exactly. Also, I always like to ask people making that claim how they explain the apparently miraculous existence of art before 1557 (or 1710, depending on whet
by slowpoke 15y ago
Exactly. Also, I always like to ask people making that claim how they explain the apparently miraculous existence of art before 1557 (or 1710, depending on whether you consider the Stationer's Charter or the Statute of Anne to be the first real instance of copyright law).
- tzs 15y agoWasn't art then mostly paid for by the Church, the government, or wealthy patrons?
- viking 15y agoThere are many types of art that was created in large quantities for fun or sale to the common man like beautifully painted furniture, tree carving, jewelry, painted rooms and paintings etc. I think it's a false dichotomy to classify art based on who funded it.
- polshaw 15y agoI totally agree the copyright system is unhelpful to society, but i think it's fair to say that copying wasn't exactly practical in the 1500's. Personally I broadly approve of the 5 year term proposed by the pirate party.. it would still allow business to invest and get a return, but also allow information to be freely and openly shared with society within a reasonable time frame.