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Abstract:
This seminar will examine the development of English law on the classification of ornamental objects by comparative reference to Scots law. It will seek to account for the difference between the ‘mere’ ornament and the ornament that is, or becomes, ‘land’ by canvassing a number of areas including: the place of ornamental objects in architectural design; the classification of publicly placed ornamental objects (for example, on social housing estates); and, forms of uncommissioned ornament such as street art. Even accounting for the fact-specificity of the case law in this area, the treatment of ornamental objects is revealing in what it says about how land is understood and, specifically, the extent to which the definition of ‘land’ rests on a distinction between aesthetic and utilitarian objects that is unsustainable in light of the transformative impact of, in particular, site-specific ornamentation. At least with respect to publicly placed ornamentation an argument will be made for a revival of the ‘comon-weal’ approach in Wistow v Abbot of St Albans, art having, at least potentially, replaced the millstone as an object for the common good.
- Speaker
- Dr Marta Iljadica
- Hosted by
- School of Law
- Venue
- New King's NK11
- Contact
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Suzi Warren
Research, Commercial and Events Secretary
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 273421
Email: smjwarren@abdn.ac.uk