Admission requirements
Not applicable
Description
The looting and destruction of art works in times of war is of all periods, yet never so systematically practiced as during World War II and the Nazi-regime. A large part of the stolen art is still missing. Museums are frequently faced with restitution claims. In this course, we will study four themes: 1) historical background of looting and war booty; 2) Nazi-looting during World War II; 3) restitution policy after the war; and 4) recent developments in restitution policy and ethics in an international context. We will discuss relevant literature on the basis of class questions and lectures by the instructor and guest-instructors. About 3 classes will be taught on specific locations, such as the National Archives, the Restitution Committee or the NIOD, Centre for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
Course objectives
Being able to select a topic and / or object related to the looting and restitution of artworks.
Being demonstrable skilled in formulating a research question and putting together a relevant bibliography.
Being able to independently research an art historical topic; to critically review the relevant scholarly literature and primary sources; to present research results both in a presentation (15 mins) and a written report (c. 5000 words).
Timetable
The timetable is available on the Master Arts and Culture website
Mode of instruction
Choose from:
Seminar
Excursion
Course Load
Total course load 10 EC x 28 hours= 280 hours
Lectures: 12 × 3 = 36 hours
Study of compulsory literature: 85 hours
Assignment(s): 36 hours
Excursions: 28 hours
Other components: final paper = 95 hours
Assessment method
Take home examination (assignments) (10%);
Paper (75 %);
Abstract, oral presentation (15%).
Weighing
Final mark is determination of the weighted average; the grade for the presentation has to be 5.5. or higher.
Resit
Research paper can be re-written. In case of a failed presentation, another assignment will be given.
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for:
Literature
Assignments
Reading list
t.b.a.
Registration
Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.
General information about uSis is available in English and Dutch
Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs
Not applicable
Contact
For questions about the content of the course, you can contact the teacher Dr. M. Keblusek