Antique Miscellaneous Authentic vs. Fake Identification and Comparison

Author: Cai Guosheng
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Publish Date: 2003-02-01
Features: As a researcher of Chinese cultural relics or ancient culture, one can conduct theoretical research from multiple disciplinary perspectives such as culture, art, philosophy, and sociology, or engage in popularization work that is both profound and accessible. The latter usually has a broader readership. The newly published "Authenticity and Falsification Series on Cultural Relics" by Shanghai Publishing House belongs to this category of popular literature. This series reflects the practical service function of cultural relic books and is highly beneficial for beginners. Comparing genuine and counterfeit items through contrastive study helps in appreciating authenticity and understanding the true nature of ancient Chinese art. Through comparison, one can realize that artworks are not abstract concepts but collections of elements such as material, form, color, imagination, and creativity. Studying these elements is an important path to entering the realm of Chinese art. This book is one of the "Authenticity and Falsification Series on Cultural Relics." What are cultural relic? In short, they refer to ancient handicrafts that cannot be categorized into major categories such as ceramics, paintings and calligraphy, jade, or bronze, and are collectively called in popular terms, truly vast in quantity. Mr. Cai Guosheng, a highly renowned cultural relic appraiser in Shanghai, is the author of this book. With decades of experience in appraising and appreciating cultural relics, he writes with ease and confidence. In this book, he not only allows readers to explore the diverse world of cultural relic but also provides detailed and thorough introductions and analyses of the strengths and characteristics of 56 pairs of genuine and counterfeit cultural relic. The writing is fluent, and the illustrations are exquisite, enabling readers to expand their horizons while conveniently learning and mastering the knowledge of appreciating cultural relic. Target Audience: Cultural relic enthusiasts and collectors.