Forgers and Forgeries

"Forgers and Forgeries" by W. G. Constable is a deep look into the world of art forgery, exploring why people fake art and how they do it. Written in the 1900's, the book looks at the history of art forgery and examines fraud in the context of art and trickery. Constable tells the stories of famous forgers like Giovanni Bastianini and H. A. Van Meegeren, whose fake works tricked many people. The story not only shows forgers as criminals, but also as skilled artists who push the boundaries of the art world. It covers the development of methods used to tell real art from fake art, highlighting the ongoing fight between forgers and art experts. "Forgers and Forgeries" opens the reader's eyes to the complexities of what is real and fake in art.