Publication

2016-12-15 - The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press

Language

English

Word Count

131,500 words, Guess

Page Count

526 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101938770080
  • ISBN-139781938770081
  • Library of Congress Control Number2016011510
  • OCLC Control Number946142090
  • Better World Books9781938770081
and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCN8555 .S36 2016
  • LCCN8555.S36 2016

Description

This book presents a detailed account of authenticity in the visual arts from the Palaeolithic to the postmodern. The restoration of works of art can alter the perception of authenticity, and may result in the creation of fakes and forgeries. These interactions set the stage for the subject of this book, which initially examines the conservation perspective, then continues with a detailed discussion of what "authenticity" means, and the philosophical background. Included are several case studies that discuss conceptual, aesthetic, and material authenticity of ancient and modern art in the contexts of restoration and forgery. -- from back cover.

Subjects

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  • Art: Authenticity, Restoration, ForgeryPaperbackThe Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press2016-12-15

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