Law’s documents: authority, materiality, aesthetics

Key Points

• The central aim is to examine the multifaceted nature of legal documents, focusing on their authority, materiality, and aesthetic qualities.
• Assembled contributions from various scholars in the field of law and aesthetics.
• Explored theoretical and practical implications of legal documentation across different contexts.
• Demonstrated that legal documents hold significant authority and influence in shaping legal practices.
• Highlighted the material properties of documents that affect their interpretation and usage.
• Showcased the aesthetic dimensions of legal documents that contribute to their overall impact.