MUSE 395 – Topics: Fakes, Forgeries, and Stolen Art
M/W 2:30 -3:45pm
It has been estimated, by some, that 40% of the artwork on the market today is either a fake or a forgery. Combine that statistic with the countless pieces of art and antiquities that have been looted over centuries, and it makes sense why faking or stealing art is such a lucrative enterprise. This class will discuss complex issues such as authentication, repatriation, the black market and art law, and scientific advancements in identification technology to help combat the illegal trade of art.