Authenticating Art and Artifacts: An Introduction to Methods and Issues
Authenticating Art and Artifacts: An Introduction to Methods and Issues by David Cycleback, published by Lulu.com on November 30, 2017, is a comprehensive primer that explores the various methods and issues surrounding the identification and authentication of art, artifacts, and collectibles. This 206-page book delves into topics ranging from ancient artifacts and renowned paintings to antique toys and trading cards, providing readers with a foundational understanding of the complexities involved in distinguishing genuine items from forgeries.
Readers will find a thorough examination of stylistic and historical analysis, scientific testing techniques such as radiometric dating and spectroscopy, and the importance of provenance in the authentication process. The book addresses the collaborative nature of authentication, incorporating perspectives from diverse fields including nuclear physics and art history. Designed for a wide audience, including museum professionals, historians, and collectors, this work serves as an informative resource for anyone interested in the intricate processes behind art and artifact verification.
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Written by the prominent art and artifacts scholar Cycleback, this book is a primer and survey of standard methods and issues in the identification, authentication, fake and forgery detection of art, artifacts and collectibles, from ancient artifacts and famous paintings to antique toys and trading cards. Topics include stylistic and historical analysis, scientific testing (including radiometric dating, thermoluminescence testing, spectroscopy, microscopy and artificial intelligence analysis), basic research methods, material and process identification, provenance, altered forgeries, the limits of science and analysis, and more. Authentication involves many aspects and perspectives working together, from nuclear physics to art history, and this book is written for all those invested or interested in the topic, including museum workers, scientists, historians, students, appraisers, lawyers, collectors and those simply interested in how famous artworks and relics are authenticated and forgeries identified.
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