Restitution of cultural property in the age of internationalism and national identities
Journal: The HKU Scholars Hub (University of Hong Kong)
Year: 2024

This dissertation explores the relationship between nationalism and cultural heritage, illustrating the complexities inherent in the restitution of cultural properties. It argues that in the legal landscape of the twenty-first century, nationalism has emerged as the dominant force shaping the discourse surrounding cultural property, leading to the phenomenon known as cultural nationalism. More specifically, this thesis analyses the restitution of cultural properties in the context of postcolonia