Practice question · Multiple choice
A cast bronze is classed as allographic rather than autographic. What follows from this distinction when evaluating an unauthorised cast made from the original mould?
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- Where does the boundary of authenticity lie when the physical object is identical?
- What separates an editioned cast from an extra pull made from the same mould?
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A. It lacks legitimacy purely because artist intent is missing
Why
Allographic works derive authenticity from the artist's sanction rather than singular physical execution. An unauthorised pull shares the identical material mould history, yet fails as an authentic work because it was produced outside the artist's explicit decision and limits.
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- Arrange the stages of producing a cast positive in order.
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