High passion, intrigue, scandal, fakery, and greed have always existed in the world of Art. Extreme emotion fed by rivalry and lust has led to the commission of unspeakable acts of robbery, looting, and misappropriation. Tales have been told about thefts, forgeries, and assorted crimes, some romantic, others bizarre - but always fascinating. Notorious cases of fraud have embarrassed museum curators, gallery owners, and collectors; even the most brilliant connoisseurs have been stung. This course will address specific instances of murder and mayhem, the personalities involved in each mystery, the circumstances, public and private deception, the perpetrators, victims, and outcomes.

"Terryl’s series was the highlight of the OLLI season for me. I absolutely loved her lectures and her!!"- OLLI Patron

LECTURES:

1. Elmyr de Hory: The most notorious forger of the twentieth century.

2. The Elgin Marbles: The pilfering of antiquities.

3. Caravaggio: The wild and tragic life of the first modern painter.

4. Degenerate Art: Modern masterpieces seized and condemned by the Third Reich.

5. Big Time Art Fakes: The Downfall of New York's Prestigious Galleries.

6. Anatomy of a Hoax: Han van Meegeren, the forger of Vermeer.

7.  Isabella Stewart Gardiner: Her collection and the heist.

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.