Question Re: Copyright and Use of Partial Image
Sunday, May 6, 2012 by Casperrr | Discussion: OS Customization
HI
I would like to use a portion of a Magritte sculpture, "The Future of Statues".
Original: http://www.wikipaintings.org/en/rene-magritte/the-future-of-statues-1937
Below is a rough, foundation/first draft for a wallpaper/ Dream skin.
I'm uncertain if the portion of the original I would like to use violates copyright rules.
Of course I would credit the artist, but sometimes credit isn't the issue.
I'm certain I will get a clear answer here.
Thanks
Casperrr
Please login to comment and/or vote for this skin.
Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.
There are many great features available to you once you register, including:
- Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting on the forums and downloading skins.
- Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
- Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
- It's simple, and FREE!
Reply #1 Sunday, May 6, 2012 9:45 PM
I expect the restrictions of copyright pertaining to that work will prevent you from their use as when I clicked on your link the place-holder for the image was blank with the comment below that copyright prevents that image being displayed in 'my country' [Australia, BTW].
When such restrictions are imposed it suggests 'active' and definite limitations.
As with 'anything' you wish to use [normally]....and particularly in this case you'll need to acquire specific consent...