# Art and Authenticity in The Canary Murder Case

> Theme guide for The Canary Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

Vance frequently uses art criticism as a metaphor for crime detection, arguing that a genuine crime, like a genuine painting, has spontaneity and flaws, while a copy or staged crime is too perfect and lacks 'élan,' making it a 'tickled-up' fake.

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