Fan Art and Copyright Law
12th Grade · Art · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can argue whether fan art should be illegal, considering copyright law and the rights of creators and fans.
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The fan remake of *Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic* was shut down after a cease and desist order from Lucasfilm.
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Fan art exists in a legal gray area because it often doesn't fall under fair use, yet many artists rely on crowdfunding to support their work.
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Some argue that fan art can benefit the original rights holders by increasing interest in the official property and becoming part of the culture.
