Gjengivelser

Gjengivelser is a term used to describe acts of reproducing or rendering a work in a form other than its original manifestation, or making it publicly accessible in such a form. It covers a range of activities across arts and media, including copying a book, translating a novel, performing a musical work in front of an audience, recording and distributing a performance, or displaying a painting in a gallery. The concept is used in both cultural heritage contexts and copyright law to describe how a work is transferred from the creator to audiences.

In copyright law, gjengivelse refers to the right of the rights holder to authorize or prohibit reproductions and public performances of the work. It encompasses both physical copies and digital formats, such as printed reproductions, CDs, streaming, or online embedding. The term also includes adaptations and transformations that preserve the essential content of the work, though separate rights such as bearbeidelse (derivative works) may apply for new expressions.

The term is distinct from publication or distribution, which focus on making a work available to the public, and from presentation or performance, which describe live or recorded delivery to an audience. In practice, permissions for gjengivelser are managed through licenses, contractual agreements, or statutory exceptions, such as quotations for criticism or education.

In the digital age, gjengivelser increasingly involve platforms and technologies that enable streaming, download, embedding, or other forms of public communication, often governed by terms of service and digital rights management.

See also: framføring, bearbeidelse, reproduksjon, opphavsrett, lisens.