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Colonialism and the Museum

Author: Ian McConnell
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Terms to Know
Benin Bronzes

Sculptures from the West African city of Benin that the British seized when they attacked the city in 1897.

Elgin Marbles

The sculptures from the Parthenon that were brought back to England by Lord Elgin in the late 1700s.

Encyclopedic Museum

A museum that attempts to provide a comprehensive view of history, and/or art history.

Kunstkammer

A room, usually in the house of a wealthy person, where works of art were displayed.

Wunderkammer

A room, usually in the house of a wealthy and/or well-traveled person, that is full of treasures and curiosities from faraway places.