Who owns ancient art & architecture?

dc.contributor.author	Moodie, Ashley
dc.date.accessioned	2025-07-08T14:37:56Z
dc.date.available	2025-07-08T14:37:56Z
dc.date.issued	2024
dc.description.abstract	The ownership of ancient art and architecture encompasses both public and private spheres and plays a pivotal role in shaping the cultural identity of nations, both past and present. This essay posits that the complex notion of ownership is non-binary, highly nuanced, and that cultural repatriation should be considered on a case-by-case basis. This paper will explore the concept of the universal museum, dissecting its positive qualities and its less flattering aspects, followed by a glimpse into the illicit worldwide antiquities trade and how museums perpetuate the markets' existence. Finally, the Elgin Marbles case study is exemplified to identify issues from perspectives of both public and private ownership.
dc.identifier.citation	Moodie, A. (2024). Who Owns Ancient Art & Architecture?. MacEwan University Student EJournal, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.31542/zbvckj50
dc.identifier.doi	https://doi.org/10.31542/zbvckj50
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/3997
dc.language.iso	en
dc.rights	Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC)
dc.rights.uri	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
dc.subject	ancient art and architecture
dc.subject	cultural identity of nations
dc.subject	Elgin Marbles case study
dc.subject	public and private ownership
dc.title	Who owns ancient art & architecture?	en
dc.type	Student Article

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