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Imperialism, Art and Restitution
Hardback
Main Details
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Imperialism, Art and Restitution
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Authors and Contributors |
Edited by John Henry Merryman
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:280 | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | The arts - general issues |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780521859295
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Classifications | Dewey:344.094 |
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Audience | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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Publication Date |
5 June 2006 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The issue of returning art and cultural property removed from explored or conquered lands by Americans and Europeans is an unresolved problem. This book is about the return, or not, of works of art and antiquity taken during the Age of Imperialism and now held in museums and private collections. Arguments put forth by the states seeking return or restitution for lost art treasures and meaningful cultural icons are pitted against conservator interests who maintain that these art treasures and cultural artefacts belong to all humanity and should be preserved in museums. In this volume, scholars and authorities on art, cultural property law and museum collections offer contrasting views on topics such as the Elgin Marbles, the return of the Nefertiti Bust and the problems and progress of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Author Biography
John Henry Merryman is the Sweitzer Professor of Law, Emeritus and Affiliated Professor in the Department of Art, Emeritus at Stanford Law School.
Reviews"...Overall, the quality of writing and editing is exemplary throughout the book." --James A.R. Nafziger, Williamette University College of Law, American Journal of International Law
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