THE SCIENTIST AND THE FORGER

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The book delves into the alarming rise of art forgery alongside skyrocketing art prices, highlighting the evolving methods of detection and authentication. It emphasizes recent scientific advancements and their application in high-profile forgery cases. Insights into viewer psychology reveal how perceptions shift upon learning a piece is forged, while exploring the motivations behind forgery. Concluding with a discussion on current challenges in the art world, it advocates for a blend of expert judgment and scientific rigor to ensure authenticity.