Scientist and the Forger, The: Insights Into the Scientific Detection of Forgery

Description: Scientist and the Forger, The: Insights Into the Scientific Detection of Forgery in Paintings by Jehane Ragai Over the last few decades there has been a scandalous increase in the number of forged paintings in tandem with a steep rise in the price of artworks. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The scientific techniques described encompass relevant examples of forgery detection and of authentication. The book deals, to name a few, with the Chagall, the Jackson Pollock and the Beltracchi affairs and discusses the Isleworth Mona Lisa as well as La Bella Principessa both thought to be a Leonardo creation. The authentication, amongst others, of two van Gogh paintings, of Vermeers St Praxedis, of Leonardos Lady with an Ermine and of Rembrandts Old Man with a Beard are also described.Over the last few decades there has been a disconcerting increase in the number of forged paintings. In retaliation, there has been a rise in the use, efficiency and ability of scientific techniques to detect these forgeries. The scientist has waged war on the forger.The Scientist and the Forger describes the cutting-edge and traditional weapons in this battle, showing how they have been applied to the most notorious cases. The book also provides fresh insights into the psychology of both the viewer and the forger, shedding light on why the discovery that a work of art is a forgery makes us view it so differently and providing a gripping analysis of the myriad motivations behind the most egregious incursions into deception.The book concludes by discussing the pressing problems faced by the art world today, stressing the importance of using appropriate tools for a valid verdict on authenticity. Written in an approachable and amenable style, the book will make fascinating reading for non-specialists, art historians, curators and scientists alike. Table of Contents Establishing the First Link in the Art Chain:Attribution:The Connoisseur and the Art Historian The Ely Zakhai Case and a Gauguin Forgery; Microscopy Related Techniques:The Van Meegeren Forgery; Francisco Francias The Virgin and Child with an Angel a Forgery; Authentication of a Manet Painting; Russian Avant Garde Forgeries, the Kandisky and Popova Forgery Cases; The Unexpected Dramatic Case of the Chagall Forgery; Scientific Techniques Reliant on Mass Spectrometry:The Trotter Affair; The Jackson Pollock Affair; Authentication of Vermeers Saint Praxedis; The Fernand Leger Forgery; Leonardos La Bella Principessa; Some X-ray Based Techniques:Authentication of a Hitherto Unknown Van Gogh Floral Still Life; Infrared Reflectography:Authentication of Leonardos Salvator Mundi; Digital Techniques for Art Authentication:Authentication of Vincent Van Goghs Sunset at Montmajour; Study of the Panel and the Frame: Dendochhronolgy:The Beltracchi Forgeries; The Beguiling "Odalisque":Challenges to Authentication; Three Portraits, Two Women:Can Science Decide?; Psychology of the Viewer; Psychology of the Forger; Reflections on the Turbulent World of Art Authentication; Details ISBN1783267402 Author Jehane Ragai Publisher Imperial College Press Language English ISBN-10 1783267402 ISBN-13 9781783267408 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 751.58 Year 2015 Pages 284 Imprint Imperial College Press Subtitle Insights into the Scientific Detection of Forgery in Paintings Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations colour illustrations Short Title SCIENTIST & THE FORGER THE INS Affiliation The American Univ In Cairo, Egypt Publication Date 2015-09-09 Audience General/Trade AU Release Date 2015-09-09 NZ Release Date 2015-09-09 UK Release Date 2015-09-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126667778;

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