Who Owns Antiquity?: Museums and the Battle Over Our Ancient Heritage
James Cuno has written thoughtfully and responsibly on cultural property matters, and in this book he goes beyond the usual legal and ethical ground to address deeper philosophical issues. This is a must-read for all concerned with the fate of our ancient heritage, whether source countries,...
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James Cuno has written thoughtfully and responsibly on cultural property matters, and in this book he goes beyond the usual legal and ethical ground to address deeper philosophical issues. This is a must-read for all concerned with the fate of our ancient heritage, whether source countries, archaeologists, collectors, or museum curators. The topic is of the greatest importance to all of us.—Philippe de Montebello, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780691137124 (0691137129)
Publish date: June 1st 2008
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Pages no: 228
Edition language: English
Cuno argues that current laws and policies regarding archaeological finds are conducive only to nationalism, not education. "What, we wondered, is a national culture in this modern age, when the geographic extent of so many cultures does not coincide with national borders, and when national borders...
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