Resumen de Culture war

James Cuno

• The article discusses the repatriation of cultural artifacts. The author critiques claims to antiquities based on national origin and identity and argues that such claims pose a threat to encyclopedic museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art which promote cosmopolitanism. It is suggested that cultural artifacts should be circulated among nations and used to promote cultural exchange and international cooperation. Topics discussed include imperialism, cultural identity, and agreements between governments and foreign archaeologists.