Who Owns Antiquity?: Museums and the Battle over Our Ancient Heritage
by James Cuno
Who Owns Antiquity? examines the ongoing debate over museums and the stewardship of ancient heritage. James Cuno considers questions of cultural ownership, preservation, and responsibility, offering a focused exploration of how institutions and societies understand, protect, and claim the material remains of the past.
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Who Owns Antiquity? explores the relationship between museums and ancient heritage.
James Cuno examines questions surrounding cultural ownership and the preservation of antiquities.
The book considers how institutions and societies debate responsibility for the ancient past.
It offers an accessible introduction to the contested ideas behind museums’ roles in safeguarding and presenting cultural heritage.
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