![]() ![]() Art forgeries create a state of anxiety in the minds of art lovers and they shock us upon realisation that our acquisition is a fake, however it is so because we are conditioned that only the legitimate artwork has a material value. The prevailing philosophy of the Renaissance for the copying of master’s works was a standard practice before achieving artistic competence and independence (Keats).Īppreciating artworks for their aesthetic value should not be concerned with the legality of their creation. In the sixteenth century, Marcantonio Raimondi copied Albrecht Durer’s engraving resulting in a court case and Raimondi was ordered to compensate Durer. Greek vases were copied by Roman artists, but their works at that time were not perceived as valuable. When artworks hold an intrinsic value and become a traded commodity they give rise to art forgery. However, it can simultaneously give rise to market manipulation, where prices are inflated and not always in proportion to the “value” of a work of art. Further, it stimulates the market and an interest in art. Curating gives meaning to art history and by doing so, influences the material value of art in the subconscious mind of the visitor. By investigating the art market and the exorbitant prices paid at art auctions, it is clear that not only can owning art objects change the wealth of those less fortunate, but for art collectors who derive great joy from the ownership of artworks, being able to add a beautiful and valuable item to their portfolio is an added gain.Īrt curators, an integral part of museums and exhibitions, are vital for educating the public in art appreciation by presenting it in a readily accessible form. ![]() At that time, large workshops employed many students and assistants, thus attempting to decide on authenticity is mostly inconclusive (Veritus).Īspiring buyers see works of art as a source of material gain. When it comes to investigating the authenticity of art giants, like Rembrandt, it is harder to catalogue his oeuvre as it is complicated because it dates back to the Baroque era. However, some critics challenge the BBC’s findings. The BBC’s experts also educate the public on how to hunt for a ‘slipper’, a painting or an art object that ‘slipped’ through the fingers of the auction house system and is a real gem! Provenance is also a very important factor as it could verify a possible authentication. ![]() These methods emerged in the nineteenth century thus enhancing investigations into artworks claiming to be from the Renaissance, Baroque, or other art periods. Their expertise is supported by eminent art historians’ opinions and backed by scientific analytical methods that are of paramount importance. Many of us are familiar with the well-known BBC Arts program, ‘ Fake or Fortune ’ that investigates art objects submitted by the public for its competent team to present their findings in a most entertaining and informative manner. By Adam Bernhaut A Preliminary Investigation into a Synthetic Cubism (Colle’), oil on a canvas support painting, signed: B. ![]()
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