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Examines the genealogy of faking and interrogates the anxious, often neurotic, reactions triggered in the modern art world by these clever frauds.
In this volume, Thierry Lenain charts the changing status of art forgery from the time of its appearance in the Renaissance--when it was initially hailed as a true artistic feat--to its condemnation as the art crime par excellence. Rather than suggesting new methods of detection…
In this volume, Thierry Lenain charts the changing status of art forgery from the time of its appearance in the Renaissance--when it was initially hailed as a true artistic feat--to its condemnation as the art crime par excellence. Rather than suggesting new methods of detection…
With the recent advent of technologies that make detecting art forgeries easier, the art world has become increasingly obsessed with verifying and ensuring artistic authenticity. In this unique history, Thierry Lenain examines the genealogy of faking and interrogates the anxious…