Finding a Fake Van Gogh

NOVA scienceNOW by WGBH Science Unit

Jan 25, 20126:12Religion & Spirituality

NOVA scienceNOW's Dean Irwin discusses what he learned about this new computer technology while producing his story on digital art authentication. Podcast produced by David Levin. Music by Jeff Allen. NOVA is produced by...

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