As an artist considering the Free Art License (FAL) for my work, I need to understand its core principles. Please explain how the FAL addresses commercial use, the ability to modify or distort licensed art, how it interacts with non-FAL content when combined, and what types of creative works are most suitable for this license.
Navigate to 'artlibre.org' Go to the 'FAQ english' page. Locate and read the information under 'What about money? An artist has to be able to live from his art.' regarding commercial use. Locate and read the information under 'Licensing my work as Free Art: doesn’t it risk to be distorted?' regarding modifications and distortions. Locate and read the information under 'Can I publish a Free Art License-covered work in a set that is not?' regarding combining FAL-licensed art with non-FAL content. Locate and read the information under 'What types of works best suit the Free Art License?' regarding suitable work types. Synthesize the gathered information on commercial use, modification, combination with non-FAL elements, and suitable work types.
State that commercial use of FAL-licensed art is allowed and encouraged, but remuneration for immaterial works is typically indirect. Explain that while transformation is inherent, the artist retains moral rights to object to distortions 'prejudicial to his honor or reputation' and can request removal of their name. Clarify that FAL-licensed work can be included in a larger set not under FAL (with source attribution), but if a new original work is created by mixing FAL and non-FAL elements, the new work must be under FAL. List the types of works best suited for the Free Art License, such as visual arts, music, literature, digital creations, and emphasize works where sharing, transformation, and free distribution are desired.