Art

Controversies of War Loot Art changes hands by legal means of purchasing artwork and by illegal means of acquiring through unethical ways during

archaeological digs and during times of war. Look online and find 2 situations in which artworks were allegedly or proven to have been taken illegally.

They have to be current controversies, not issues that have already been resolved. Explain the situation and how the art was acquired. Discuss both sides

of the issue. The example has to be about artwork (do not say: “art from WWII was taken by the Nazis.” Be specific). Include the following info: Who are

the current owners of the art? Give a reason why the art was taken (do not guess at why it may have been taken. No reason=no argument). Who should be the

rightful owner (make an argument for each side)? Why? Specifics: This is not a formal essay (don’t worry about an introduction, having a thesis,

conclusion, etc). Examples should be labeled 1 and 2, like this: 1. 2.