The thread has taken an interesting direction. What is Great Art? And how much of this designation is attached to a name, albeit a name that is synonymous with Art?
I remember Rembrandt's ''The Man With the Golden Helmet.'' Hailed as one of his masterpieces. In many ways synonymous with Rembrandt. Huge crowds went specially to see this painting. It hung in a place of honor.
Was it great art?" Sure. Was it really by Rembrandt? No. In 1985 scholars "downgraded" it and stated that it was NOT done by Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn, but by a pupil or imitator.
Is it still Great Art? Yes. Does it still hang in a place of honor? No.
Why?
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