The Repatriation of Art and Cultural Objects

Discuss arguments for and against the repatriation of art and cultural objects.

The repatriation of art and cultural objects is a popular topic in the news, and there is a familiar list of arguments on either side of the debate. Discuss the primary arguments for repatriation, most frequently deployed by countries and people who want their objects back. Discuss the arguments against repatriation, most frequently deployed by museums and collections which hold objects they don’t want to lose.