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Description

A double-page spread from the book discussed in the article

Source

A photo I took of an original copy

Article

Twentysix Gasoline Stations

Portion used

One double page spread out of 24

Low resolution?

yes

Purpose of use

To illustrate an important and famous visual work of art, and in particular to emphasise it's objectivity and banality, central elements in the work's identity

Replaceable?

none

Other information

©Ed Ruscha

Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Twentysix Gasoline Stations//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:26GasStations-needles.jpgtrue

Fair Use Rationale

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  • The image is of low resolution, and unsuitable for commercial reproduction
  • The article is of a visual work, and benefits greatly from the image, needed to define and illustrate the mass produced machined aesthetic central to the book's identity
  • The book is one of the most famous artist's books ever produced, and of historic significance
  • In keeping with the policy of wikipedia, it is believed that a low resolution image for educative and illustrative purpose, concerning a visual work of art discussed specifically in the article, is acceptable fair use.

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