I have heard the story of how a contingent of African-Americans went to the Louvre to demand that the African artifacts be returned. I heard that the response from the Louvre was that they should be honored that their artifacts were being housed in such a prestigious institution. Did this actually happen?
I went to the Louvre to try and find where these artifacts were, and I did see a separate building, close to the Arch de Triomphe de Caurosel, where they had some artifacts from Africa, as well as from Oceana and some other places. I suppose this could be what the story is referring to, though I also heard that there has recently been an opening of a museum in Paris that is devoted to "primitive" art. I believe this new museum might be related to the Louvre, or that perhaps the artifacts from the annex were moved to this new museum. I understand that it was a pet project of Chirac, who felt strongly that this so-called primitive are was just as valid as any Michaelangelo.
2007-05-26 23:54:13 · 4 answers · asked by pomosimulacrum 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
If that's the case then Asian countries would want everything displayed at the Louvre to return back to them. Then no other museums in the world have anything to show. That's a ridiculous demand.
There are lots of Michaelangelo works at the Louvre. I don't see the Italian demand to get them back. Some of the artifacts display at the Louvre were bought by the French.
2007-05-27 04:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they truly believe that everything of African origin should be returned to Africa or else the exodus would occur. They are just stirring up crap for the sake of doing so. And honestly those artifacts should be returned. Those have to be among the most worthless items at the Louvre.
2007-05-27 09:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are they referring to tribal art from sub-Saharan regions like the Congo basin, or are they referring to Egyptian artifacts? There are a lot of black Americans that believe the ancient Egyptians were black for some reason.
2007-05-27 09:54:43 · answer #3 · answered by cernunnicnos 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know but I would demand it too. its about time they stop stealing from us.
2007-05-27 11:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mimi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋