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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1538158000
ISBN-13
9781538158005
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26050394671
Product Key Features
Book Title
Many Faces of Art Forgery : from the Dark Side to Shades of Gray
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Hoaxes & Deceptions, Museum Administration & Museology, General, History / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, True Crime, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-035447
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Casement, a philosopher and former professor and art dealer, provides a treasure trove of information that will engage readers intrigued by but new to the subject of art forgery as well as those with an art or art history background. This comprehensive history of forgery around the world covers the motivations and techniques of forgers and the economic impact and ethical issues involved with counterfeit artworks., This is an extremely well researched and structured book that does not overlook a single relevant issue in the area of art fraud while presenting the topic in a very accessible way., Based on deep scholarship across a remarkably broad field, yet written with a light touch...a notably excellent book of importance and potentially wide interest., Based on deep scholarship across a remarkably broad field, yet written with a light touch...a notably excellent book of importance and potentially wide interest.--Lawrence Nees, professor of art history and H. Fletcher Brown Chair of Humanities, University of Delaware Provides a truly panoptic yet readable insight into the multi-faceted 'discipline' of art forgery, through the eyes, and with the anecdotal colour, of a seasoned and experienced art professional.--Claude Piening, senior international specialist, 19th Century European Paintings, Sotheby's Takes the reader on a provocative and highly informative trek through the world of art fraud, profiling cases and bad actors and controversial perspectives on authenticity.--Robert K. Wittman, retired FBI special agent, founder and former senior investigator, FBI National Art Crime Team, and author of the New York Times Best Seller Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures This is an extremely well researched and structured book that does not overlook a single relevant issue in the area of art fraud while presenting the topic in a very accessible way.--Saskia Hufnagel, reader in criminal law, Queen Mary University, London, editor/author The Palgrave Handbook on Art Crime, Former philosophy professor and art gallery owner Casement parses theories about this intriguing subject's ethics and economics. In so doing, he highlights the historical and psychological context surrounding 80 perpetrators of art forgery and the prosecution of (mostly) Western fake art from antiquity to modern times.... This carefully organized exposition is light on the sensational and, while not strictly scholarly, contains heady discussion on many facets of this captivating topic that apparently is here to stay., "Forgery is not everywhere in the art world, but the uncomfortable reality is that it can be anywhere," writes former art dealer Casement in this illuminating survey. Just as beauty is thought to be in the eye of the beholder, Casement argues the concept of authenticity can also be interpreted subjectively and culturally. To that end, he takes a fascinating look at the long history of art forgery, from ancient Roman times--when "exorbitant prices" driven by avid collectors (including Caesar) led artisans to produce numerous copies "fashioned after Greek masters"--up to the present, when an unprecedented number of fakes flood the market (with the art of 17th-century French painter Corot being a favorite target). Casement uses forgery as a lens through which to ask striking questions of greed, acquisitiveness, duplicity, racism, and other aspects of human frailty.... This serves as a potent reminder that caveat emptor remains in full force today., Provides a truly panoptic yet readable insight into the multi-faceted 'discipline' of art forgery, through the eyes, and with the anecdotal colour, of a seasoned and experienced art professional., ""Forgery is not everywhere in the art world, but the uncomfortable reality is that it can be anywhere," writes former art dealer Casement in this illuminating survey. Just as beauty is thought to be in the eye of the beholder, Casement argues the concept of authenticity can also be interpreted subjectively and culturally. To that end, he takes a fascinating look at the long history of art forgery, from ancient Roman times--when "exorbitant prices" driven by avid collectors (including Caesar) led artisans to produce numerous copies "fashioned after Greek masters"--up to the present, when an unprecedented number of fakes flood the market (with the art of 17th-century French painter Corot being a favorite target). Casement uses forgery as a lens through which to ask striking questions of greed, acquisitiveness, duplicity, racism, and other aspects of human frailty.... This serves as a potent reminder that caveat emptor remains in full force today." -- Publishers Weekly "Casement, a philosopher and former professor and art dealer, provides a treasure trove of information that will engage readers intrigued by but new to the subject of art forgery as well as those with an art or art history background. This comprehensive history of forgery around the world covers the motivations and techniques of forgers and the economic impact and ethical issues involved with counterfeit artworks." -- Booklist, Starred Review "Former philosophy professor and art gallery owner Casement parses theories about this intriguing subject's ethics and economics. In so doing, he highlights the historical and psychological context surrounding 80 perpetrators of art forgery and the prosecution of (mostly) Western fake art from antiquity to modern times.... This carefully organized exposition is light on the sensational and, while not strictly scholarly, contains heady discussion on many facets of this captivating topic that apparently is here to stay." -- Library Journal "Based on deep scholarship across a remarkably broad field, yet written with a light touch...a notably excellent book of importance and potentially wide interest." --Lawrence Nees, professor of art history and H. Fletcher Brown Chair of Humanities, University of Delaware "This is an extremely well researched and structured book that does not overlook a single relevant issue in the area of art fraud while presenting the topic in a very accessible way." --Saskia Hufnagel, reader in criminal law, Queen Mary University, London, editor/author The Palgrave Handbook on Art Crime "Takes the reader on a provocative and highly informative trek through the world of art fraud, profiling cases and bad actors and controversial perspectives on authenticity." --Robert K. Wittman, retired FBI special agent, founder and former senior investigator, FBI National Art Crime Team, and author of the New York Times Best Seller Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures "Provides a truly panoptic yet readable insight into the multi-faceted 'discipline' of art forgery, through the eyes, and with the anecdotal colour, of a seasoned and experienced art professional." --Claude Piening, senior international specialist, 19th Century European Paintings, Sotheby's, Takes the reader on a provocative and highly informative trek through the world of art fraud, profiling cases and bad actors and controversial perspectives on authenticity.
Dewey Decimal
702.874
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Introduction I: The Presence of Art Forgery Before the Renaissance Renaissance through 17th Century 18th and 19th Centuries Into the 20th Century Forgery's Reach Celebrity Forgers From the Less Notorious to the Virtually Unknown Confronting Art Forgery II: What is a Forgery? What is Authentic? Semantic Variations Intention Restoration Collaboration Appropriation Posthumous Production Cultural Appropriation III: A Face-Off of Value The Mind of the Forger Criminality Mitigated Culpability and Alternative Economics The Perfect Fake IV: Reflections on the Big Picture Notes Index
Synopsis
The Many Faces of Art Forgery: From the Dark Side to Shades of Gray provides a broad treatment that delves into historical highlights, philosophical insights, psychological profiles, economic theories, and legal statutes and cases., "[P]rovides a treasure trove of information that will engage readers intrigued by but new to the subject of art forgery as well as those with an art or art history background." Booklist , Starred Review Forgery is a provocative presence in the art world that captures attention in the press and inspires books about the exploits of famous fraudsters as well as scholarly articles and monographs. But missing until now has been a big-picture look at the phenomenon of art forgery. The Many Faces of Art Forgery provides a uniquetreatment that features historical highlights, philosophical insights, psychological profiles, economic theories, and legal statutes and cases. Key features include: The story of art forgery from antiquity to the present, including 80 named forgers, the tricks of their trade, and the social forces that ensure the existence of their enterprise.How scientific analysis is both effective and limited in exposing art fakes.Multiple definitions for the term "forgery" as applied to art.The effect on authenticity in legal terms, philosophical terms, and public opinion when an artwork undergoes extensive restoration, or artists hire surrogates to make their works, or they appropriate images from otherartists or styles from indigenous cultures . Forgers' mentalities: their motivations, rationalizations, and strategies.The ethics of art forgery: from criminality to esteem for fooling experts.The possibility and aesthetic worth of a "perfect fake."In all, readers will understand the substantial place forgery occupies in the realm of art, as well as that what constitutes authentic versus inauthentic is not always clear-cut, nor are legal and moral judgments about forgery. In conveying this message, the author provides a wealth of information in an accessible and engaging style suitable for experts and general readers alike., Forgery is a provocative presence in the art world that captures attention in the press and inspires books about the exploits of famous fraudsters as well as scholarly articles and monographs. But missing until now has been a big-picture look at the phenomenon of art forgery. The Many Faces of Art Forgery provides a unique treatment that features historical highlights, philosophical insights, psychological profiles, economic theories, and legal statutes and cases. Key features woven into the author's presentation include: The story of art forgery from antiquity to the present, including 80 named forgers, the tricks of their trade, and the social forces that ensure the existence of their enterprise. How scientific analysis is both effective and limited in exposing art fakes. Multiple definitions for the term "forgery" as applied to art. The effect on authenticity in legal terms, philosophical terms, and public opinion when an artwork undergoes extensive restoration, or artists hire surrogates to make their works, or they appropriate images from other artists or styles from indigenous cultures. Forgers' mentalities: their motivations, rationalizations, and strategies. The ethics of art forgery: from criminality to esteem for fooling experts. The possibility and aesthetic worth of a "perfect fake." In all, readers will understand the substantial place forgery occupies in the realm of art, as well as that what constitutes authentic versus inauthentic is not always clear-cut, nor are legal and moral judgments about forgery. In conveying this message, the author provides a wealth of scholarly content and interesting anecdotes in an accessible and engaging style suitable for experts and general readers alike., Forgery is a provocative presence in the art world, inspiring news stories and books about famous fraudsters, and occasional scholarly articles and monographs. But missing until now has been a big-picture look at the phenomenon of art forgery. The Many Faces of Art Forgery: From the Dark Side to Shades of Gray provides a unique treatment incorporating historical highlights, philosophical insights, psychological profiles, economic theories, and legal statutes and cases. Key features include: The story of art forgery from antiquity to the present, with eighty named forgers, How scientific analysis is both effective and limited in exposing forgeries, Multiple definitions for the term "forgery" as applied in art, How restoration, appropriation art, and cultural appropriation relate to authenticity, The ethics of art forgery: from criminality to esteem for fooling experts, The aesthetic worth of a "perfect fake." Book jacket.
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N8790.C374 2022
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