tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279887958085077691.post2022466016372073355..comments2024-02-22T10:35:12.485-08:00Comments on Cultural Property Observer: Ancient "Performance Art?" Cultural Property Observerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05924359202414555962noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3279887958085077691.post-25881151330262323842014-08-04T15:09:47.462-07:002014-08-04T15:09:47.462-07:00You asked, Mr Tompa:- "What does the use of t...You asked, Mr Tompa:- "What does the use of the spectacular Riace Bronzes as performance art say about Italy's stewardship of some of its most important cultural treasures?"<br /><br />Not a lot I'd say. But as the Italians want to treat their culture in such a manner, some might say degrade, they surely have the right to do so irrespective of the bronze's condition.<br /><br />Perhaps this 'stunt' as you call it, shows that what might be described a World Heritage' is unfit to be in Italian hands.<br /><br />Collectors I'm sure, would show greater respect even if only to preserve the finial integrity of the bronzes. All of which raises the question: Is archaeology and heritage safe in the hands of historians?<br /><br />Usual warm regards<br /><br />John Howland<br />EnglandJohn Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11752752229384757087noreply@blogger.com