Hicks, Dan
The Brutish Museums: The Benin Bronzes, Colonial Violence and Cultural Restitution
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745346229
- author:
- Hicks, Dan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Brutish Museums: Cultural Restitution and the Decolonization of Museums By Dan Hicks Pluto Press, 2021 The Benin Bronzes are one of the most infamous collections of looted artifacts in history. Pillaged during a British naval attack in 1897, the metal plaques and sculptures were passed on to Queen Victoria, the British Museum, and countless private collections. Today, they sit behind plate glass in museums across the western world, often accompanied by cards offering their name, date, and place of origin - but rarely acknowledging their troubled past. The return of these artifacts to Nigeria marks a significant shift in how we understand the objects of empire. Dan Hicks' book, The Brutish Museums, explores this debate and the implications for museums and our understanding of cultural heritage. With urgency and clarity, Hicks argues that justice demands the repatriation of these stolen objects. As the world's museums continue to grapple with their colonial past, The Brutish Museums is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of the need for decolonization and restitution.
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