A Closer Look

Download or read book A Closer Look written by Marjorie E. Wieseman and published by National Gallery Publications Limited. This book was released on 2010 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 guide will draw the reader into the complex issues ù not all of them fully resolved ùconfronted by gallery professionals.