Explore the ethical and historical dimensions of the Riace Bronzes, two Classical Greek masterpieces recovered from the seabed in 1972.

This lecture examines issues of provenance, attribution, and cultural property within the context of Roman art looting and the emergence of the ancient art market.

Gain insight into how these debates illuminate enduring questions about ownership, authenticity, and the reception of antiquity.

Speakers:

Dr David Bellingham, Program Director, MA in Art Business, London

This online masterclass is organised by the MA in Art Business.

Image: “Riace bronzes – Statue A – Ancient Greek warrior” by Luca Galli, licensed under CC BY‑2.0 (via Flickr / Wikimedia Commons).