Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries Craddock Paul
Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries Craddock Paul The faking and forgery of works of art and antiquities is probably now more extensive than ever before. This book aims to provide…
Specifikacia Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries Craddock Paul
Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries Craddock Paul
The faking and forgery of works of art and antiquities is probably now more extensive than ever before. This book aims to provide a comprehensive survey of the subject over a wide range of materials, emphasising how the fakes and forgeries are produced and how they may be detected by technical and scientific examination. The frauds are aided by new technologies, from ink jet printers to epoxy resins, and driven by the astronomic prices realised on the global market.
The book is aimed at those likely to have a serious interest in these investigations, be they curator, collector, conservator or scientist. The subject is exemplified by numerous case studies, some turning out not to be as conclusive as is sometimes believed. Paul Craddock has recently retired from the Department of Conservation, Documentation and Science at the British Museum, where he was a materials
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