Chinese Art Boom Fallows The Economics

China’s rising prosperity has led to a boom in the market for Chinese art. “The boom has several causes. It is a product of an economy that has grown at more than 8% a year for two decades and also reflects a change in China as it rediscovers a passion for art. But with prices rising and hidden works becoming available, there are fears that a free market in art might be detrimental to China’s heritage.”