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Art forgeries are works of art themselves? How can inspectors tell real art from fake? A video from the a large science playlist explores the techniques practiced by expert forgers and the subtle science behind telling a masterpiece from a forgery.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include the video in a nuclear chemistry unit
- Learn more about Han Van Meegeren, master forger, with a short documentary
Classroom Considerations
- No art skills? No problem! Viewing requires no prior knowledge
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The resource provides clear explanations of the techniques forgers use and those used by the scientists that catch them
- Diagrams explain radioactive isotopes and carbon dating concisely for younger learners
Cons
- None