Loot Britain and the Benin Bronzes

A Prospect Best Book of 2021 'A fascinating and timely book.' William Boyd 'Gripping…a must read.' FT 'Compelling…humane, reasonable, and ultimately optimistic.' Evening Standard '[A] valuable guide to a complex narrative.' The Times In 1897, Britain sent a punitive expedition to the Kingdom of Benin, in what is today Nigeria, in retaliation for the killing of seven British officials and traders. British soldiers and sailors captured Benin, exiled its king and annexed the territory. They also made off with some of Africa's greatest works of art. The 'Benin Bronzes' are now amongst the most admired and valuable artworks in the world. But seeing them in the British Museum today is, in the words of one Benin City artist, like 'visiting relatives behind bars'. In a time of huge controversy about the legacy of empire, racial justice and the future of museums, what does the future hold for the Bronzes?

ISBN:	9780861543137
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Imprint:	Oneworld
Published date:	19 May 2022
DEWEY:	730.9669
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	400
Weight:	374g
Height:	128mm
Width:	198mm
Spine width:	34mm

Write a review

Your Name:

Your Review: Note: HTML is not translated!

Rating: Bad           Good

Enter the code in the box below: