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Do artists need permission to use copy written material in their work?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    If it's a calligrapher or a painter who uses words in their work, and they quote from a known source, then it is polite to ask the copyright holder. This, of course, would only apply to someone making a living (a professional) from their art.

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