The art of Forgery : : the Minds, Motives and Methods of Master Forgers
Book - 2015 Adult Book / Nonfiction / Art / History / Charney, Noah, 702.874 Ch 1 On Shelf No requests on this item
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The word "forgery" on the title is upside down and backwards.
Introduction: the world wishes to be deceived... -- Genius -- Pride -- Revenge -- Fame -- Crime -- Opportunism -- Money -- Power -- Conclusion: ...so let it be deceived.
The art of forgery: Case Studies in Deception' explores the stories, dramas and human intrigues surrounding the world's most famous forgeries - investigating the motivations of the artists and criminals who have faked great works of art, and in doing so conned the public and the art establishment alike.
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interesting submitted by airgood on July 25, 2015, 8:54pm This is overall a very interesting book. Each chapter covers a motivation for creating forgeries and then uses several examples of forgers. The author discusses how they got away with the forgeries and the possible consequences that forgeries have on our understanding of art and history. Because the book covers so much, parts of it seem a bit under-developed. The book includes many pictures and is an enjoyable read!
PUBLISHED
London : Phaidon Press Limited, 2015.
Year Published: 2015
Description: 294 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780714867458
0714867454
SUBJECTS
Art -- History.
Pictures -- History.
Art -- Expertising.