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Journal of Undergraduate Research

Keywords

forgery, art, art forgery, Renaissance, art historian

College

Life Sciences

Department

Art

Abstract

Originally, when I set out to begin this project my intent was to show ‘Art Forgery as an Art Form’, as the title of this project was originally called. However, the intent of my research was very broad, as I intended to discuss forgery’s role, its creation, the forger, and the merits of forgery. I soon realized that there was too much that needed to be said. Therefore, I decided to concentrate my efforts on the role of forgery, or its perception within the art world. In my research, I began noticing that the reception of forgeries has changed over time. Surprisingly, art forgery was once an acceptable practice, whereas today it is illegal. I also noticed that this change in the perception of forgery is directly related to the evolving role of art in society. By taking a philosophical approach in understanding the significance of art forgery, I sought to prove that art forgery should not only be something that is acknowledged, but something that can be useful in understanding the role of art.

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