The Forger's Creed: Reinventing Art History in Early Modern China

Professor J.P. Park has a new book in print: The Forger's Creed: Reinventing Art History in Early Modern China (University of California Press).

While presenting the first comprehensive exploration of various forgery practices in early modern China—fabricated texts, forged paintings, and fictitious art history—The Forger's Creed examines the cultural, social, and genealogical desires, anxieties, and tensions prevalent in early modern China. Through a thorough scrutiny of the historical irregularities introduced by these forgeries, Professor Park highlights a peculiar and paradoxical phenomenon wherein forgeries transform into legitimate materials across Chinese history.

Find out more: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/the-forgers-creed/hardcover