Thinking about Antiquities
Museums and Internationalism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4282741 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Claire L Lyons (0000-0001-9339-0295, J. Paul Getty Museum, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 251-265 |
| Publication date | 2014-08-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Cultural Property (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0940-7391 • E-ISSN: 1465-7317 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0940739114000149 |
| OpenAlex | W2059068276 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 3 |
John Henry Merryman's seminal writings established the twin poles of nationalism and internationalism, which have framed debates over cultural patrimony for three decades. He has long advocated a cosmopolitan ideal of sharing the world's artistic heritage as the best course for preservation, knowledge, and public access. Although the tensions between national ownership and universal circulation frequently put countries and museums at odds, above all when it comes to ancient art and archaeological objects, a middle ground has been found that can bridge the gap. This article reviews several recent MOUs that U.S. museums and cultural ministries in Italy, Greece, and Turkey have established for exhibition loans and research collaborations. The J. Paul Getty Museum's experiences in implementing four international cultural agreements illuminate how sharing works in practice, and the benefits (and costs) of an object-oriented approach to cultural diplomacy
Art history · Cultural heritage · Diplomacy · Exhibition · Internationalism (politics · Media studies · Nationalism · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Archaeological Research and Protection · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · History · Law · Museums and Cultural Heritage
| Citations per year | 0.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2022 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |