art and cultural property repatriation, the return of art or other cultural objects to their country or culture of origin. It differs from art restitution, which is typically used to describe instances in which a piece of art or other cultural object is returned to an individual, rather than to a country or people. Many discussions of repatriation focus on “cultural property,” a term defined by UNESCO as “property which, on religious or secular grounds, is specifically designated by each State as being of importance for archaeology, prehistory, history, literature, art or science.” Over the course of the 20th and ...(100 of 1365 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!