Looted Artifacts
Historical Heists and Their Impact on Cultural Heritage
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v13i2.6689Keywords:
Privatization, culture, heritage, restitution, case studyAbstract
This investigation sought to understand how art theft works. Then, understand its implications on cultural legacy, museums, and the black market. Art theft has its category due to its complexity compared to other crimes. It is often associated with other illegal practices like drug trafficking. Stolen art then enters the black market. These stolen pieces often have emotional and historical significance. For example, the Nazis stole many pieces that belonged to Jewish individuals. Pieces that had been in a family for years were taken and displaced. Museums need to be careful about how they obtain their pieces with provenance. Art is a way to express emotions, depict history, and capture culture. When it is stolen, it causes adverse effects on cultural heritage. This investigation studies this phenomenon to bring awareness of the legal importance of obtaining art.
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