Plunder? how museums got their treasures
"In this thought-provoking new work, historian Justin M. Jacobs challenges the widely accepted belief that much of Western museums' treasures were acquired by imperialist plunder and theft. The account reexamines the allegedly immoral provenance of Western collections, advocating for a nuanced under...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Reaktion Books Ltd,
2024.
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| Summary: | "In this thought-provoking new work, historian Justin M. Jacobs challenges the widely accepted belief that much of Western museums' treasures were acquired by imperialist plunder and theft. The account reexamines the allegedly immoral provenance of Western collections, advocating for a nuanced understanding of how artifacts reached Western shores. Jacobs examines the perspectives of Chinese, Egyptian, and other participants in the global antiquities trade over the past two and a half centuries, revealing that Western collectors were often willingly embraced by locals. This collaborative dynamic, largely ignored by contemporary museum critics, unfolds a narrative that may lead to hope and promise for a brighter, more equitable future."--Dust jacket flap. |
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| Physical Description: | 216 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-201) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781789149487 1789149487 |
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