The Brutish Museums: The Benin Bronzes, Colonial Violence and Cultural Restitution
by Dan Hicks
Dan Hicks examines the Benin Bronzes in relation to colonial violence, museum collections, and cultural restitution. The book offers a focused historical and critical discussion of how cultural heritage is acquired, displayed, understood, and considered for return.
About This Book
The Brutish Museums focuses on the Benin Bronzes and their place within the history of museums.
Dan Hicks addresses the relationship between these cultural objects and colonial violence.
The book considers cultural restitution as a central issue in understanding museum collections.
It offers a historical and critical perspective on the ownership, display, and return of cultural heritage.
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