Imperialism, Art and Restitution
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: June 5, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9780521859295
Subjects: The Arts: General Issues; Legal Reference / Law Profession; General; Law; Law and legislation; Restitution; Protection; Civil Law; Law / General; Cultural property; Reference; Art thefts
First sentence: Like land trusts or centers for the preservations of endangered species, museums are entrusted with the responsibility of preserving things - in the case of museums, objects of human cultural and artistic manufacture - for all of time.