USSO 286N - Nazi Art Theft and Its Aftermath

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Case Western Reserve University

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During World War II the German government perpetrated one of the most egregious and extensive art thefts in the history of human kind. The Nazi party's desire to gain control of Europe involved their prolific confiscation of the great art treasures of European public and private collections, particularly those belonging to European Jews. This seminar will explore the Nazi's deliberate war looting campaign, its aftermath, and the current issues surrounding the reclamation of stolen works and the restitution claims yet to be settled. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSO, FSCC, FSNA, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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