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Scientific Investigation Of Copies, Fakes And Forgeries
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The Faking And Forgery Of Works Of Art And Antiquities Is Probably Now More Extensive Than Ever Before. The Frauds Are Aided By New Technologies, From Ink Jet Printers To Epoxy Resins, And Driven By The Astronomic Prices Realised On The Global Market.This Book Aims To Provide A Comprehensive Survey Of The Subject Over A Wide Range Of Materials, Emphasising How The Fakes And Forgeries Are Produced And How They May Be Detected By Technical And Scientific Examination. The Subject Is Exemplified By Numerous Case Studies, Some Turning Out Not To Be As Conclusive As Is Sometimes Believed.The Book Is Aimed At Those Likely To Have A Serious Interest In These Investigations, Be They Curator, Collector, Conservator Or Scientist.Paul Craddock Has Recently Retired From The Department Of Conservation, Documentation And Science At The British Museum, Where He Was A Materials Scientist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries'? A: The book focuses on the faking and forgery of art and antiquities, exploring how these frauds are produced and detected through scientific examination.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Paul Craddock, a retired materials scientist from the British Museum.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 640 pages.
- Q: When was 'Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries' published? A: The book was published on January 19, 2009.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is aimed at curators, collectors, conservators, and scientists interested in the investigation of art forgeries.
- Q: Does the book include case studies? A: Yes, the book includes numerous case studies that exemplify the topics discussed.
- Q: Is there any information on how to detect forgeries in the book? A: Yes, the book emphasizes methods of detecting fakes and forgeries through technical and scientific examination.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the first edition.