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
Academic unit | Art History |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Donna Brett, donna.brett@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Donna Brett, donna.brett@sydney.edu.au |