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<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 532388, member: 8267"]In a perfect world, all art would be purchased from the artist, after watching them make it. Authenticity would be assured. Unfortunately, many artists have died.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hallmarks, signatures, and documentation can be useful indicators, but are not infallible guarantees of authenticity as they can be faked. </p><p><br /></p><p>If we care about history and authenticity, we must rely on people who have studied particular art forms, working with examples that are documented as much as possible. With experience, it is possible to become familiar with the distinctive characteristics of an art form - styles, materials, technology - enough to express an educated opinion about undocumented examples.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 532388, member: 8267"]In a perfect world, all art would be purchased from the artist, after watching them make it. Authenticity would be assured. Unfortunately, many artists have died. Hallmarks, signatures, and documentation can be useful indicators, but are not infallible guarantees of authenticity as they can be faked. If we care about history and authenticity, we must rely on people who have studied particular art forms, working with examples that are documented as much as possible. With experience, it is possible to become familiar with the distinctive characteristics of an art form - styles, materials, technology - enough to express an educated opinion about undocumented examples.[/QUOTE]
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