Why Fakes Matter: Essays on Problems of Authenticity

Jones, Mark

In this book, scholars from a variety of disciplines provide new evidence about some of the most significant forgers and forgeries. The reception of fakes is considered, as is their importance as evidence for the history of taste and the art market.

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A seminal collection of essays from the British Museum investigating the provocative history, psychology, and aesthetics of art forgery and historic fakes.

EAN

9780714117218

Publisher

British Museum Press

Pages

200

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