Article 14—Works of Visual Art in the Public Domain

Abstract

This chapter highlights the works of visual art in the public domain stipulated in Article 14 of Directive 2019/790, copyright order in Europe. It discusses the term of protection of a work of visual art, which is not subject to copyright or related rights when deemed expired. It also reviews rapid technological developments that continue to transform the way works and other subject matter are created, produced, distributed, and exploited. The chapter cites the Commission Communication of 9 December 2015 entitled, which states that it is necessary to adapt and supplement the existing Union copyright framework, while keeping a high level of protection of copyright and related rights. It explains that cultural heritage institutions cover publicly accessible libraries and museums regardless of the type of works or other subject matter that they hold in their permanent collections.