
CRIMINAL ATLAS OF ART. THEFTS, VANDALISM AND FORGERIES
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of art crime! The Criminal Atlas of Art is an extraordinary journey through the most spectacular thefts, acts of vandalism and forgeries that have affected masterpieces around the world. Discover the dark secrets and intriguing stories behind the scenes of the art world.
- Shocking stories of crimes against art
- Photos of masterpieces from around the world
- Portraits of criminals who desecrated art
- Stories of heroes who recovered works
- Photographs from crime scenes that are breathtaking
- Division into categories: thefts, vandalism and forgery
- Diverse motivations: greed, revenge, love and idealism
The Criminal Atlas of Art presents examples of works from ancient to contemporary, showing photos of masterpieces from around the world, criminals who desecrated them, heroes who recovered the works or restored them to their original state, and in many cases also photos from crime scenes. This is an extraordinary opportunity to look at art from a completely new perspective and understand how much it is exposed to dangers.
Arkady Publishing House, known for its attention to the quality and detail of its publications, gives readers a unique atlas that combines elements of crime, art history and reportage. The hardcover binding and high-quality paper make the book not only valuable in terms of content, but also aesthetic and durable. The 200x252 mm format allows for comfortable viewing of photos and reading texts, and the 224 pages are filled with fascinating stories and illustrations.
The book is divided into three main categories: thefts, vandalism and forgery. Each of them presents various motivations for committing crimes against art: greed, revenge, the desire for power and fame, but also - which is surprising - love, equality and idealism. It is a fascinating study of human characters and motivations, which allows you to understand why people are capable of such extreme acts in the name of art.
The Criminal Atlas of Art is a must-have for all lovers of art, crime and history. It is a book that will surely surprise, intrigue and encourage reflection on the value of art in our lives and on how much it is exposed to dangers. Discover the dark secrets of the art world and learn about stories that should never have happened.
Specifications
| ISBN | 978-83-213-5322-7 |
| Author | Laura Evans |
| Binding | Twarda |
| Type | Książki |
| Edition | 1 |
| Translator | Paweł Wieczorek |
| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Publisher | Arkady |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Release date | 2025-03-12 |
| Age category | 0 - 100 |
| Format | 200x252 mm |
Criminal Atlas of Art - Thefts, Vandalism and Forgeries
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