The idea was that if the artwork was a performance that would leave nothing behind, or was simply an idea, it could not be bought and sold. Historically, art and artistic skills and ideas have often been spread through trade. An example of this is the Silk Road, where Hellenistic, Iranian, Indian and Chinese influences could mix.
- The Indigenous Australian Art Collection has a focus on the rich diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and experiences in Queensland.
- Since ancient times, much of the finest art has represented a deliberate display of wealth or power, often achieved by