Stolen Artworks and Repatriating
1. What is your opinion of the return of artifacts to their native cultures?
This is an interesting question and is difficult for me to answer. I think it really depends on how the artifacts were obtained. If they were obtained legally and with consent, then they should remain where they are. I feel like they should be returned where possible if they are reunited with other pieces that make it whole again. The question is what if the country is no longer there. If the artifacts can be returned, they would be in their correct setting and others could learn about them. It seems like it is the correct thing to do morally.
2. Are there times when it would not be appropriate to return the artworks to the original …show more content…
Should there be a time limit on when artifacts are returned to their culture of origin?
Yes, I think there should be a time limit on when artifacts are returned. Artifacts are important due to the fact that they illustrated past history of that country and preserved the culture. Many refer to the artifacts when studying the culture. Many times museums use artifacts with no time limit on returning them. However, unless a limit is set they may never be returned.
5. How can the sale of stolen artworks be reduced?
The sale of stolen artworks could be reduced if the museums invested in security for protecting the artwork. Other ways to reduce the sale of stolen artwork is to increase the penalty for committing art theft and invest law enforcement agencies to raise their effectiveness in solving art crimes and cracking down harder on black market exchanges. https://economiststalkart.org/2016/05/31/why-are-there-so-many-art-thefts-and-what-can-be-done-about-them/ 6. Please discuss stolen artworks that are not mentioned in your textbook and cite the source of your information, i.e., URL, book, …show more content…
Freud published the news about the stolen portrait and offered an award. It is believed that it was taken from the National Gallery in Berlin. (2) Rembrandt’s The Storm on the Sea of Galilee Lost: 1990. This was one of 13 stolen pieces from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. It was one of the largest in the United States, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has offered 5 million dollars for any information for its recovery. It was stolen by two thieves who posed as police officers and were admitted to the museum by guards. (3) Jan Van Eyck’s The judges of the Ghent altar. Missing: 1934. The piece was stolen in April 1934. The thieves left a message: “Taken from Germany by the Treaty of Versailles.” The bishop of Ghent refused to pay a ransom for the recovery. (4) Raphael’s “Young man” portrait--Missing: 1945. This 16th century oil painting disappeared during the Second World War. The Gestapo took this to decorate Adolf Hitler’s residence. It was last seen in 1945 by Nazi officer Hans Frank when it was carried to the Royal Wavell Castle. (5) Caravaggio’s “The Birth of Jesus.” Missing: 1969. It was hanging in the San Lorenzo oratorio in Palermo, Sicily and suddenly disappeared. The local mafia was the top suspects, but the remains are still
1. What is your opinion of the return of artifacts to their native cultures?
This is an interesting question and is difficult for me to answer. I think it really depends on how the artifacts were obtained. If they were obtained legally and with consent, then they should remain where they are. I feel like they should be returned where possible if they are reunited with other pieces that make it whole again. The question is what if the country is no longer there. If the artifacts can be returned, they would be in their correct setting and others could learn about them. It seems like it is the correct thing to do morally.
2. Are there times when it would not be appropriate to return the artworks to the original …show more content…
Should there be a time limit on when artifacts are returned to their culture of origin?
Yes, I think there should be a time limit on when artifacts are returned. Artifacts are important due to the fact that they illustrated past history of that country and preserved the culture. Many refer to the artifacts when studying the culture. Many times museums use artifacts with no time limit on returning them. However, unless a limit is set they may never be returned.
5. How can the sale of stolen artworks be reduced?
The sale of stolen artworks could be reduced if the museums invested in security for protecting the artwork. Other ways to reduce the sale of stolen artwork is to increase the penalty for committing art theft and invest law enforcement agencies to raise their effectiveness in solving art crimes and cracking down harder on black market exchanges. https://economiststalkart.org/2016/05/31/why-are-there-so-many-art-thefts-and-what-can-be-done-about-them/ 6. Please discuss stolen artworks that are not mentioned in your textbook and cite the source of your information, i.e., URL, book, …show more content…
Freud published the news about the stolen portrait and offered an award. It is believed that it was taken from the National Gallery in Berlin. (2) Rembrandt’s The Storm on the Sea of Galilee Lost: 1990. This was one of 13 stolen pieces from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. It was one of the largest in the United States, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation has offered 5 million dollars for any information for its recovery. It was stolen by two thieves who posed as police officers and were admitted to the museum by guards. (3) Jan Van Eyck’s The judges of the Ghent altar. Missing: 1934. The piece was stolen in April 1934. The thieves left a message: “Taken from Germany by the Treaty of Versailles.” The bishop of Ghent refused to pay a ransom for the recovery. (4) Raphael’s “Young man” portrait--Missing: 1945. This 16th century oil painting disappeared during the Second World War. The Gestapo took this to decorate Adolf Hitler’s residence. It was last seen in 1945 by Nazi officer Hans Frank when it was carried to the Royal Wavell Castle. (5) Caravaggio’s “The Birth of Jesus.” Missing: 1969. It was hanging in the San Lorenzo oratorio in Palermo, Sicily and suddenly disappeared. The local mafia was the top suspects, but the remains are still