Useful links
Unit of study_
ARHT6957: Art and Crime: Theft, Fakes and Forgery
2024 unit information
Delve into the world of art and crime with this interdisciplinary unit as we study international cases from art heists, theft, fraud, fakes and forgery, to illicit looting and trafficking of cultural objects. Students will explore related issues of authenticity, provenance, Nazi-looted art, restitution of looted or stolen objects, and the repatriation of indigenous art and cultural materials. Students engage with real case studies, art objects from the Chau Chak Wing Museum, local collections, and from experts in the fields of art museums, auction houses, connoisseurship, and law. Designed for art museum professionals, art historians, cultural workers, and those interested in art and law.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Academic unit | Art History |
| Credit points | 6 |
|
Prerequisites:
?
|
None |
|---|---|
|
Corequisites:
?
|
None |
| Prohibitions:
?
|
None |
| Assumed knowledge:
?
|
None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Evaluate and analyse a broad range of art crimes in art historical, curatorial and cultural contexts.
- LO2. Understand legal and cultural frameworks for the identification and prevention of art crime in art museums, art markets, and cultural institutions.
- LO3. Identify methods and processes for the restitution and repatriation of art and cultural objects.
Unit availability
This section lists the session, attendance modes and locations the unit is available in. There is a unit outline for each of the unit availabilities, which gives you information about the unit including assessment details and a schedule of weekly activities.
The outline is published 2 weeks before the first day of teaching. You can look at previous outlines for a guide to the details of a unit.
Find your current year census dates
Modes of attendance (MoA)
This refers to the Mode of attendance (MoA) for the unit as it appears when you’re selecting your units in Sydney Student. Find more information about modes of attendance on our website.
