Art Detectives: Forgery, Provenance, and the Science of Authentication


Course number : 170002    ID : 26847    Section Number : OLLI

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ClassGraphic Meet Christine Maasdam, humanities scholar, museum educator, and trained art crime investigator, as she uncovers the fascinating world of art forgery and authentication. Examine the techniques used by master forgers, the role of provenance in determining authenticity, and the scientific methods used to investigate disputed works. Through compelling case studies and criminal investigations, discover how experts separate genuine masterpieces from convincing fakes. Osher Online is the facilitator of this exclusive Zoom course.
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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
NA - Online

Instructor
Osher Instructor 

 

Notice

Please read:  Please register by Tuesday, Sept. 22nd.

Cost:  $15.00

Fees:  $33.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
9/28/2026 - 11/2/2026 Weekly - Mon 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM N/A - Online Osher Instructor 

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