Many Faces of Art Forgery

"[P]rovides a treasure trove of information that will engage readers..." Booklist, Starred Review. This book provides a broad treatment that delves into historical highlights, philosophical insights, psychological profiles, economic theories, and legal statutes and cases.

William Casement is a philosopher, writer, and former art dealer and gallery owner. He holds a PhD in philosophy from Georgetown University and left a successful career as a professor to join the art business world. His writings span several fields including art, where his various articles on forgery range from scholarly expositions to an account of his personal experiences as a dealer. He currently lives in Naples, Florida.

Acknowledgments Introduction I: The Presence of Art Forgery Before the Renaissance Renaissance through 17th Century 18th and 19th Centuries Into the 20th Century Forgery's Reach Celebrity Forgers From the Less Notorious to the Virtually Unknown Confronting Art Forgery II: What is a Forgery? What is Authentic? Semantic Variations Intention Restoration Collaboration Appropriation Posthumous Production Cultural Appropriation III: A Face-Off of Value The Mind of the Forger Criminality Mitigated Culpability and Alternative Economics The Perfect Fake IV: Reflections on the Big Picture Notes Index