Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime
University of Glasgow via FutureLearn
- Provider FutureLearn
- Cost Free Online Course (Audit)
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- Language English
- Certificate Paid Certificate Available
- Effort 4 hours a week
- Duration 3 weeks long
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Overview
Learn how art is stolen, trafficked, found, and returned
From fakes and fraud, to thefts and trafficking, art crime has turned archaeological sites in Iraq and Syria into “lunar landscapes”, decapitated Buddha sculptures in Cambodia and left empty frames on museum walls. So how do we protect our heritage from theft, illegal sale, and destruction? Delve into the world of art crime and antiquities trafficking with this online course, and get answers from those fighting to save the world’s precious artefacts.
All learners are invited to this course. No prior knowledge is required.
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It was engaging, with some remarkable images (one before and after looters image was particularly memorable). For me, it gave me some basic history, as well as an understanding of how business happens in the art and antiquities worlds, and just how crime happens.
It covered different categories, times, and geographical regions, which meant that the material was wide ranging, and at times felt a little light, but provided enough referenced material to be able to head off to read more when I wanted to.
If you are into geopolitics, anthropology, or just plan art, this is a great backgrounder course. If you are like me, inartistic and blind to that half of the world, this is an eye opener.
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