Andy Warhol and the Art of Judging Art
Summary
In this season finale, host Julia Longoria examines the Supreme Court case Andy Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith, which challenged the "transformative use" standard in copyright law. The episode traces the legal history from Judge Pierre LaValle’s influential theory to the Two Live Crew parody case, before analyzing the Court’s 7-2 ruling favoring photographer Lynn Goldsmith. Through interviews with art critic Jerry Saltz and legal experts, the show explores whether judicial interpretation of art resembles objective engineering or subjective criticism.
Topics discussed
Intro and listener support appeal
The Andy Warhol vs. Goldsmith case overview
History of fair use and Judge Pierre LaValle
Two Live Crew parody case and transformative use
Background: Prince photo and Warhol's silkscreen
Supreme Court oral arguments on transformative meaning
The Supreme Court's decision and reasoning
Dissenting opinion and legal criticism
Art criticism vs. legal standards
Season finale wrap-up and credits
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