Freedom of panorama

High school (ages 12+)
Making & Design

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/freedom-of-panorama

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the legal status?A statutory exception to copyright law in many jurisdictions
2. What is the condition for application?Work must be permanently located in a public space
3. Why can I take pictures of a famous building and share them?Because the building is in a public space and its image is allowed to be shared, so it helps people learn about and enjoy art and architecture.
4. Can I share pictures of a statue that is on private property?No, freedom of panorama only works for works that are permanently in public spaces; if it is on private property, the copyright rules still apply.

Copyright Holder: The person or entity that owns the exclusive rights to a creative work.
Derivative Work: A new creative expression based on or adapted from an existing copyrighted work.
Public Domain: Works not protected by copyright, free for anyone to use.