The Art of Forgery: The Minds, Motives and Methods of Master Forgers explores the stories, dramas and human intrigues surrounding the world's most famous forgeries - investigating the motivations of the artists and criminals who have faked great works of art, and in doing so conned the public and the art establishment alike.
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
ISBN: 9780714867458
Number of pages: 296
Weight: 760 g
Dimensions: 234 x 150 x 28 mm
"Excellent... Beautifully written and illustrated."—Tatler "Charney truly hits stride when describing the forgers... As the world of forgery is infinitely colorful."—Bloomberg "A rattling good read."—The Art Newspaper online "A serious subject described in vastly enjoyable fashion with implications both subtle and obvious, about serious issues... A romp of a read."—Art Quarterly - Marina Vaizey "[Charney’s] book about forgers makes the allure of their dark trade feel irresistible."—Washington Post "Charney truly hits stride when describing the forgers..as the world of forgery is infinitely colorful."—Bloomberg.com "Terrific volume."—Woman Around Town "A fascinating account."—Art + Auction
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