{"product_id":"when-art-isnt-real-the-worlds-most-controversial-objects-under-investigation-9789462703124","title":"When Art Isn't Real: The World's Most Controversial Objects under Investigation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe art world is a multi-billion-dollar industry that is often controversial, with high-profile objects that have experts arguing about their veracity. This book deals with seven famous cases, such as the Getty Kouros and the Turin Shroud, and examines how a few words from a connoisseur or scientist can make a virtually valueless object worth hundreds of millions. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leuven University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe art world is a vast and dynamic industry that captivates global attention on a regular basis, often for both positive and negative reasons. This book delves into one of the most contentious and debated topics within the art world: the authenticity of high-profile objects that spark intense debates among experts. Some of these objects may have been stolen, others may be counterfeit, while others may have undergone extensive restoration or attribution errors. In such cases, analytical science is often employed to resolve disputes. The authors of this book possess decades of expertise in this field, having worked on a diverse range of objects spanning from prehistoric times to the twentieth century. They present seven of the most famous cases, including the Getty Kouros and the Turin Shroud, which continue to be subject to ongoing controversies. Through meticulous analysis and exploration, the authors shed light on how a mere few words from a connoisseur or scientist can transform a virtually valueless object into a worth hundreds of millions. This captivating book offers a unique perspective on the art world, challenging our perceptions of authenticity and value and providing a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics that shape the art market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe art world is a multi-billion-dollar industry that garners widespread media coverage for both positive and negative reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book explores one of the most contentious and debated topics within the art world: the authenticity of high-profile objects that spark intense debates among experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of these objects may have been stolen, others may be counterfeit, while others may have undergone extensive restoration or attribution errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn such cases, analytical science is often employed to resolve disputes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors of this book possess decades of expertise in this field, having worked on a diverse range of objects spanning from prehistoric times to the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey present seven of the most famous cases, including the Getty Kouros and the Turin Shroud, which continue to be subject to ongoing controversies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough meticulous analysis and exploration, the authors shed light on how a mere few words from a connoisseur or scientist can transform a virtually valueless object into a worth hundreds of millions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis captivating book offers a unique perspective on the art world, challenging our perceptions of authenticity and value and providing a deeper understanding of the intricate dynamics that shape the art market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 266g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 139 x 215 x 15 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789462703124\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andrew Shortland,Patrick Degryse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099211034874,"sku":"9789462703124","price":16.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1651831668823_book.jpg?v=1651901180","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/when-art-isnt-real-the-worlds-most-controversial-objects-under-investigation-9789462703124","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}