Benjamin Moser on the Dutch Masters, Brazil, and Cultural Icons
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Han van Meegeren's Forgeries
- Han van Meegeren, a Hitler-esque art school dropout, became a successful forger of Vermeer paintings.
- His forgeries were so convincing that he amassed a fortune, owning numerous estates and houses.
- Today, his fakes are easily recognizable, raising questions about what people see when viewing a famous painting.
- Moser draws a parallel with the perceived stylistic perfection of the Quran, suggesting that prior expectations can influence perceptions of beauty.
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