In response to: "The Visual Artists' Rights Act of 1990", Afterimage 31.4, Jan./Feb. 2004, pp.4-8.IN RESPONSE to: "The Visual Artists' Rights Act of 1990", Afterimage afterimage /af·ter·im·age/ (af´ter-im?aj) a retinal impression remaining after cessation of the stimulus causing it. af·ter·im·age n. 31.4, Jan./Feb. 2004, pp.4-8. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] From Katherine Carver carver /car·ver/ (kahr´ver) a tool for producing anatomic form in artificial teeth and dental restorations. carver (carving instrument), n , author of 'The Visual Artists' Rights Act of 1990. Dear Editor: A.D. Coleman's criticism, which appeared in the March/April issue of Afterimage, of the article entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: . "The Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990 is Too Narrowly Applied to Photographic Works of Art," which was published in the January/February 2004 issue of Afterimage, was written through a very tapered ta·per n. 1. A small or very slender candle. 2. A long wax-coated wick used to light candles or gas lamps. 3. A source of feeble light. 4. a. lens. Coleman's verbose Wordy; long winded. The term is often used as a switch to display the status of some operation. For example, a /v might mean "verbose mode." response, while exhibiting deep knowledge, focused too narrowly on only a few paragraphs of the entire article without thoroughly examining the broader context, scope, and contribution of the article. Coleman obviously wanted me to have written a different article, one focusing not on the law, but on the extent of the need to protect fine art photographers and their work. My intent, however, was different. I intended to raise awareness concerning the inadequacy of fine art photographers' rights under the Visual Artists Rights Act ("VARA va·ra n. 1. A Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin-American unit of linear measure varying from about 81 to 109 centimeters (32 to 43 inches). 2. A square vara. ") of 1990. Until now, there has not been an article specifically focusing on fine art photographers and their rights under VARA. The article's goal is to examine those rights under VARA illustrating how they can be strengthened by use of the French droit [French, Justice, right, law.] A term denoting the abstract concept of law or a right. Droit is as variable a phrase as the English right or the Latin jus. It signifies the entire body of law or a right in terms of a duty or obligation. moral. In France, the droit moral is used to protect artists and their work. Coleman, of course, commented on what he knows best and, therefore, he did not comment on the underlying legal themes. I would like to thank Coleman for giving this article credence by taking the time to review and comment on this article. However, Coleman's limited critique should not distract readers from recognizing the broader legal landscape depicted in the article. My objective in writing this article is to raise awareness and foster an appreciation of the complexities of this important and fascinating issue. |
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