False Impressions

The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes

Auteurs

• Thomas Hoving

Paramètres

• Pages: 384 pages
• Temps de lecture: 14 heures

• Art / Culture
• Biographies et réflexions
• Fiction
• Histoire
• Nonfiction

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Exploring the world of fine art collecting, this book uncovers a fascinating array of art fakes and the individuals deceived by them. Thomas Hoving highlights notorious forgeries, including the Shroud of Turin and pre-Columbian pottery, revealing their historical significance and the impact on collectors. With a mix of intriguing stories and previously unknown scams, the narrative sheds light on the darker side of art appreciation, showcasing the most embarrassing and costly deceptions in the art world.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 1997
• Reliure: (souple)