Scientist And The Forger, The: Insights Into The Scientific Detection Of Forgery In Paintings, Ragai Jehane

Автор: Ragai Jehane
Название: Scientist and the Forger
ISBN: 1783267402 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781783267408
Издательство: World Scientific Publishing
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Описание: 'The scientific techniques described encompass relevant examples of forgery detection and of authentication. The book deals, to name a few, with the Chagall, the Jackson Pollock and the Beltracchi affairs and discusses the Isleworth Mona Lisa as well as La Bella Principessa both thought to be a Leonardo creation. The authentication, amongst others, of two van Gogh paintings, of Vermeer's St Praxedis, of Leonardo's Lady with an Ermine and of Rembrandt's Old Man with a Beard are also described.'Over the last few decades there has been a disconcerting increase in the number of forged paintings. In retaliation, there has been a rise in the use, efficiency and ability of scientific techniques to detect these forgeries. The scientist has waged war on the forger.The Scientist and the Forger describes the cutting-edge and traditional weapons in this battle, showing how they have been applied to the most notorious cases. The book also provides fresh insights into the psychology of both the viewer and the forger, shedding light on why the discovery that a work of art is a forgery makes us view it so differently and providing a gripping analysis of the myriad motivations behind the most egregious incursions into deception.The book concludes by discussing the pressing problems faced by the art world today, stressing the importance of using appropriate tools for a valid verdict on authenticity. Written in an approachable and amenable style, the book will make fascinating reading for non-specialists, art historians, curators and scientists alike.

Автор: Mcgregor
Название: A Forger`S Progress
ISBN: 1742233783 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781742233789
Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan)
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Описание: The incredible fall, rise and demise of Francis Greenway, Australia’s first government architect.A forger and convicted felon, Francis Greenway was transported to Sydney in 1814. Only a decade later, his dreams of a ‘city superior in architectural beauty to London’ began to be realised as he designed Hyde Park Barracks, St James’ Church, the Supreme Court, St Luke’s Church in Liverpool and the Windsor courthouse.In this first biography of Greenway since 1953 award-winning author Alasdair McGregor scrutinises the character and creative output of a man beset by contradictions and demons.He profiles Greenway’s landmark buildings, his complex and fraught relationship with Governor Lachlan Macquarie, and his thwarted ambitions and self-destruction.

Автор: Derreumaux Philippe
Название: Alzheimer`s Disease: Insights into Low Molecular Weight and
ISBN: 1848167547 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781848167544
Издательство: World Scientific Publishing
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Описание: Alzheimer`s disease is the most common form of senile dementia, affecting more than 24 million people worldwide. This book provides a panoramic view across in vitro and in vivo studies along with computer simulations, designed to increase the readers` understanding of oligomerisation and fibril formation.

Автор: Smith Moyra
Название: Molecular Insights Into Development in Humans: Studies in Normal Development and Birth Defects
ISBN: 9814630586 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789814630580
Издательство: World Scientific Publishing
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Описание: The Aim And Scope Of This Book Is To Review Current Information On Human Development And Processes Of Differentiation That Have Benefited From Breakthrough Analyses In Stem Cell Biology, Elucidation Of Genome And Gene Architecture And Aspects Of Regulation Of Gene Expression, Analysis Of Signaling Systems And Transcription Factor Actions.Insights Into Actions Of Specific Genes And Their Roles In Development Have Been Gathered Through Studies In Patients With Specific Birth Defects, Including Congenital Malformations, Metabolic Defects And Functional Impairments.The Book Is Organized Into Three Sections, The First Dealing With Aspects Of Genomics, Gene Structure And Regulation, Analysis Of Signaling And Function Of Specific Organelles. The Second Section Deals With Molecular Aspects Of Development Of Specific Organs And Structures Such As, Bone, Face, Brain, Heart, Liver, Pancreas, Kidney. The Last Section Deals With Specific Malformations And Tumors That Provide Insight Into Regulation Of Growth. Environmental Factors That Impact Growth And Development Are Also Covered.