This article covers modern history (WWII and the Holocaust) and discusses restitution of stolen art
This article covers modern history (WWII and the Holocaust) and discusses restitution of stolen art
Instructions: You have two options for this Case Study: Article A or Article B. Please decide which option you wish to read and write about then choose the appropriate, corresponding questions. I have included information on each article below along with the link to the article to help you decide.
**Note: Chose only one article and five question set. Do not take on extra work you do not need to!
Case Study 3: Article A
Video Link: Click here to see Gees Bend, the Quilters, and Examples of the quilts
Article Link: “2 Gee’s Bend Quilters Say They Were Cheated”
Background: This article covers the early modern period and discusses artistic production of quilts from the turn of the century to early 1900s. The main concerns with this article are: ownership, class, race, and business.
Case Study 3: Article B
Video Link: Click here to watch the story of one family’s stolen artwork
Article Link: click hereLinks to an external site. to access the article
Background: This article covers modern history (WWII and the Holocaust) and discusses restitution of stolen art. The main concerns with this article are: ownership, race, religion, war, genocide, and legal issues.
Case Study 3: Article A Introduction Questions
Questions:
- What was your first response to the quilts? After watching the video, how do you think they were connected to other aspects of the culture shown (e.g., family life, nature respect/rural lifestyle, music, religion, etc.)?
- After reading the article provided and hearing about the prejudice of the period and era from the video, how do you interpret the quilts’ significance?
- Why do you think it is important to understand authorship and ownership regarding visual primary sources and how are these concerns discussed in the video and article?
- Do you think the way Arnett sold and handled the quilts is an example of acceptable art dealing? Why or Why not?
- List an example from the video or article that you see as a positive aspect representing inclusion in this case. List an example from the video or article where you feel inclusion measures fell short. What do you think are the messages here for inclusion and diversity in the art world?
Case Study 3: Article B Introduction Questions
Questions:
- The second video mentioned national efforts present to find and return looted artwork. Do you believe stolen artwork should still be a national concern today? Why do you think people are still willing to go through the courts today to reestablish ownership of their family’s art?
- Do you agree with funds and resources being attributed to cultural aspects of the war and rebuilding? Why or Why not?
- After reading the article provided and learning about the history of the pieces, who do you think has a right to them? Why does this person or institution have this right?
- Remember restitution looks different for different cases. What are the different outcomes wanted in the examples you saw in the videos and the article? Also, were the institutions or people who held the artwork always aware of it?
- The museums in this case did not directly steal the artwork. The Nazi regime stole the artwork and housed it in museums, which have held onto it for many years. How do you feel about the museum’s role in this? Should they have to give up the artwork? Should they be compensated? Why or Why not?
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