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False Impressions
The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes
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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.
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False Impressions, Thomas Hoving
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- 1997
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- Title
- False Impressions
- Subtitle
- The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hoving
- Publisher
- Touchstone
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780684831480
- Category
- Architecture and Urbanism
- Description
- 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.