Stolen Painting Returned to Germany
A U.S. University returned a painting that was stolen more then six decades ago from Berlin during World War II. The Flagellation of Christ was among many that were stolen from a Berlin museum from British and Russian soldiers.
“One of the many tragedies associated with World War II was the loss of countless works of art that were stolen, confiscated, looted, pillaged or destroyed,” Michael McRobbie, the president of Indiana University, said during a handover ceremony at the German capital’s Charlottenburg Palace.
Art is often stolen during war. Do you think that art should be returned to where it was created?
Source: The Washington Post
8 comments:
Paintings, sculptures, or objects should be returned to their country because it is part of their history and art. However, it should be borrowed among other nations who may want to exhibit art from other countries for many to see.
How long ago a painting was stolen should not matter and stealing it is unjust. I think that it should be returned, it is after all a piece of history,achievement, and sentiment of the country itself. They could open a gallery with the stolen works with their story of how and when it happened..if only all the works were to be returned.
I like the idea of knowing who stole the painting and how it was done!
To answer the question, yes I believe art should be returned to it country of birth. Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't England control a majority of Roman and Greek artifacts and refuses to return them? If so, is this considered theft?
I would have to agree that art should go back to its original creations, I do believe that we should use their ideas to create modern art
Mary Janini art 3
It is wonderful when art is returned back to the owners. A lot of art during world war two was taken and distorted. I am glad that this beautiful painting is back and in good condition. Hopefully more recovered paintings will come up from this.
Yes, I believe art should be returned to where it came from. The artwork from a certain place is the art and history of THAT place. It gives it more meaning when it is kept at the place originally created. If people around the world want to see the original piece then they should travel.
Rachel Englehardt
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