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Faking Ancient Mesoamerica
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Crystal Skulls, Imaginative Codices, Dubious Olmec Heads And Cute Colima Dogs. Fakes And Forgeries Run Rampant In The Mesoamerican Art Collections Of International Museums And Private Individuals. Authors Nancy Kelker And Karen Bruhns Examine The Phenomenon In This Eyeopening Volume. They Discuss The Most Commonly Forged Classes And Styles Of Artifacts, Many Of Which Were Being Duplicated As Early As The 19Th Century. More Important, They Describe The System Whereby These Objects Get Made, Purchased, Authenticated, And Placed In Major Museums As Well As The Complicity Of Forgers, Dealers, Curators, And Collectors In This System. Unique To This Volume Are Biographies Of Several Of The Forgers, Who Describe Their Craft And How They Are Able To Effectively Fool Connoisseurs And Specialists. An Important, Accessible Introduction To Precolumbian Art Fraud For Archaeologists, Art Historians, And Museum Professionals Alike. A Parallel Volume By The Same Authors Discusses Fakes In Andean Archaeology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Faking Ancient Mesoamerica'? A: 'Faking Ancient Mesoamerica' discusses the prevalence of fakes and forgeries in Mesoamerican art collections, exploring how these objects are created, sold, and authenticated.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Nancy Kelker and Karen Bruhns, both of whom examine the phenomenon of art forgery in Mesoamerica.
- Q: What kind of artifacts are covered in this book? A: The book covers various classes and styles of artifacts that are commonly forged, including crystal skulls, codices, and Olmec heads.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in archaeology or art history? A: Yes, it serves as an important introduction to pre-Columbian art fraud for archaeologists, art historians, and museum professionals.
- Q: What unique content does this book offer? A: Unique to this volume are biographies of several forgers, explaining their methods and how they deceive experts.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Faking Ancient Mesoamerica' have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2012.
- Q: Is there a related volume by the same authors? A: Yes, the same authors have published a parallel volume discussing fakes in Andean archaeology.