Witnesses to history
An edition of Witnesses to history (2009)
a compendium of documents and writings on the return of cultural objects
By Lyndel V. Prott
Publish Date
2009
Publisher
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Language
eng
Pages
439
Description:
This compendium gives an outline of the historical, philosophical and ethical aspects of the return of cultural objects (e.g. cultural objects displaced during war or in colonial contexts), cites past and present cases (Maya Temple Facade, Nigerian Bronzes, United States of America v. Schultz, Parthenon Marbles and many more) and analyzes legal issues (relevant UNESCO and UNIDROIT Conventions, Supreme Court Decisions, procedure for requests etc.). It examines the ways in which peoples have lost their entire cultural heritage and analyzes the issue of its return and restitution by providing a wide range of perspectives on this subject.--Publisher's description.