Art Smart

Autorentext

Alan Bryce started collecting art in the 60's when he bought his first original painting in the Yorkville area of Toronto. His collection of Canadian art now exceeds all available wall space and several storage locations. Alan specializes and loves the artwork of renowned Canadian artist Doris McCarthy and owns the largest private collection of her art in Canada.

In 2001, Alan opened a Gallery and art investment business called Passages Art Inc. He currently serves on the Board of The Doris McCarthy Gallery and is an active participant in all aspects of the Canadian art market.

Born and raised in Toronto, Alan studied Art History at University of Toronto and lives in Toronto with his wife, children, grandchildren and art.

Klappentext

"Art Smart" is a comprehensive guide to the Canadian art market for both novice and experienced collectors. It is full of advice that can give anyone the tools to determine the value of a piece of art and to not be intimidated by the often mystif

Inhalt

The "Root Causes" Phenomenon; The Perpetual Paramountcy of Peace; Deference to the United Nations; The Multilateral Requirement; The Doctrine of Pre-Emption; Equivalence Mongering; Retaliating, Negotiating, and Accommodating; Democracy and Sovereignty. ON IRAQ -- A Perspective; The Question of Evidence; Invasion Issues; Post-Invasion Issues. The Triggering Definition; Lowering the Threshold of Culpability; The Ostracising of Terror Suspects; Preventive Detention; Requiring Investigative Assistance; Electronic Bugging; The Secrecy of Proceedings; The Security of Information; Controlling Access to International Conferences; More Anti-Hate Measures; Permissible Law-Breaking; The Fate of the "Sunset" Proposal; Mechanisms of Oversight; The Role of the Minister; Controlling Status and Mobility; Torture; A Word About U.S. Domestic Behaviour; Religious Faith and Secular Clout; A Concluding Word; Index.