Abstract:The relationship between art and crime can be analyzed under two major headings, representing the current trends in criminological research on the topic. First, there are crimes against or involving non‐archaeological artistic works, such as the theft or faking of paintings. Works of art can be extremely attractive as targets for crime, given their sometimes very high financial value and relative portability. Theft of art is a regular occurrence, ranging from thefts from private residences and smaller gallerie… Show more
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