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LoC No.: 22006131
Title:
The Gentle Art of Faking
A history of the methods of producing imitations & spurious works of art from the earliest times up to the present day
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Summary: "The Gentle Art of Faking" by Riccardo Nobili is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating world of art forgery and imitation throughout history, looking at the methods and motivations behind the production of spurious artworks. It delves into societal factors, ethical distinctions, and the roles of collectors, dealers, and forgers in the art market, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of this unique aspect of human creativity and culture. At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of "collectomania" and outlines the complex relationships between art collectors, dealers, and forgers, emphasizing the motivations that drive individuals to produce forgeries rather than genuine works. Nobili distinguishes the "faker" from mere forgers, suggesting that the faking of art has deep historical roots intertwined with ancient cultures, particularly focusing on the evolution of art collection in Greece and Rome. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for discussions about the nature of imitation, the pressures of fashion on the art market, and the ethical implications of deception in the world of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nobili, Riccardo, 1859-1939
EBook No.: 53638
Published: Nov 30, 2016
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Collectors and collecting
Subject: Art -- Forgeries
Subject: Forgery of antiquities
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 22006131
Title:
The Gentle Art of Faking
A history of the methods of producing imitations & spurious works of art from the earliest times up to the present day
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Gentle Art of Faking" by Riccardo Nobili is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the fascinating world of art forgery and imitation throughout history, looking at the methods and motivations behind the production of spurious artworks. It delves into societal factors, ethical distinctions, and the roles of collectors, dealers, and forgers in the art market, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of this unique aspect of human creativity and culture. At the start of the work, the author introduces the concept of "collectomania" and outlines the complex relationships between art collectors, dealers, and forgers, emphasizing the motivations that drive individuals to produce forgeries rather than genuine works. Nobili distinguishes the "faker" from mere forgers, suggesting that the faking of art has deep historical roots intertwined with ancient cultures, particularly focusing on the evolution of art collection in Greece and Rome. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for discussions about the nature of imitation, the pressures of fashion on the art market, and the ethical implications of deception in the world of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Nobili, Riccardo, 1859-1939
EBook No.: 53638
Published: Nov 30, 2016
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Collectors and collecting
Subject: Art -- Forgeries
Subject: Forgery of antiquities
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.