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Tanner Rozendal

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Abstract expressionism, a prominent 20th century art movement spearheaded by artists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, emphasized the subconscious expression of emotions through seemingly random applications of paint. The perceived ease of replicating such techniques, and the half-billion-dollar evaluations of these painting, has led to rampant forgery. Indeed, Jackson Pollock is one of the most forged artists of all time, with an estimated 350 fakes in circulation. Contrary to popular belief, Pollock's work is highly sophisticated, containing fractal patterns similar to the complex structures in nature. Evidently, traditional methods of authentication are insufficient, and revised approaches are necessary to preserve the integrity of the abstract expressionism movement. Fractal analysis has demonstrated a 93% authentication rate for Pollock's work, suggesting it may reliably differentiate authentic abstract expressionist pieces from 302 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON • 2024 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM skilled forgeries. The synthesis and analysis of legal documents, interviews, and journal articles suggests that by embracing advanced higher-order authentication techniques, the art world can better preserve the integrity and value of the iconic Abstract Expressionism movement while mitigating the detrimental effects of forgery.

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University of Oregon / 2024

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Tanner Rozendal