After the lecture, a “Super Compare” activity was conducted, allowing prosecutors to use professional authentication instruments to try their hand at determining the authenticity of artworks.

Dr. Ye Guo-Shin emphasized the balance between academic knowledge and practical application in his lecture, addressing the growing prevalence of forgery crimes. On the practical side, Dr. Ye shared various methods used by forgery groups and demonstrated how traditional Eastern authentication techniques can be combined with the “logical” and “systematic” methodologies he studied while in the UK. He provided insights into differentiating artworks by analyzing handwriting, ink colors, materials, and the effects of different types of brushes. This systematic approach enables prosecutors to identify authentic pieces through “evidential authentication.”

Dr. Ye also shared insider knowledge from the authentication field, secrets of the art auction world, and areas where Taiwan’s legal system still falls short in regulating art-related industries.

Moreover, he emphasized the importance of appreciating art, stating that “authentication is the most profound form of art appreciation.” He introduced how exceptional artworks gain value due to their aesthetic appeal and become investment-worthy pieces, guiding prosecutors on how to assess the collectible value of artworks in the vast art market.

Dr. Ye expressed his gratitude to Judicial Officers Academy President Tsai Bi-yu for recommending him as a lecturer. He described this session as a form of “proactive planning,” reflecting the Taiwanese judiciary’s high sensitivity to social trends and its promising efforts to improve the legal framework governing the art market in Taiwan.

(Source: China Times)
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