| Title | : | A Closer Look: Deceptions and Discoveries |
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| ISBN | : | 1857094867 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781857094862 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 |
| Publication | : | First published May 31, 2009 |
How do experts spot masterpieces? Paintings are not always signed or noted in historical records, so how can we tell an obscure gem from an altered image? Scientists, conservators and art historians use a range of methods to examine the physical nature of pictures and unravel their hidden histories. Through a series of intriguing examples and clearly explained processes, this new addition to the National Gallery’s popular Closer Look series will draw the reader into the complex issues—not all of them fully resolved—confronted by gallery professionals.
Published by the National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press
Published by the National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press
A Closer Look: Deceptions and Discoveries Reviews
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Very interesting! Half of the book is case studies about different paintings and what modern tech has found out about them, but some of them are very short and I wish there was a bit more information. Very informative overall!
