Sp27W Pillaging Europe: Nazi Art Theft in World War II (Hybrid: Zoom)

Zoom | Available (Membership Required)

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4/17/2024-5/22/2024

9:30 AM-11:00 AM EDT on Wed

[NEW COURSE] Although conquerors had looted art and cultural artifacts during previous wars, the Nazis took this activity to a whole new level during World War II. This course will examine the factors that contributed to this massive theft, how some stolen materials were recovered, and what, some 80 years later, is still missing. Who were the important Nazis involved? How was some art protected? Who were the Monuments Men? What roles have museums played in the on-going attempts to reunite looted art with the heirs of its rightful owners? These are some of the questions we will address.  Audio/Visual, Discussion, Lecture

  • *This registration item is for attending class via Zoom and NOT IN-PERSON. You CANNOT attend this course in the building if you choose this registration item.*

Chris Ryan is a retired librarian with a lifelong interest in history. One day, she will get to see the pyramids at Giza.