Elginism
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Etymology edit
Elgin + -ism, coined to describe the actions of the type carried out by Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin, with the Parthenon Sculptures in Athens.
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Elginism (uncountable)
- Cultural vandalism.
- Assembly of artifacts from other countries in imperial capitals.
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References edit
- Anon 1849, 'Journal of a Voyage up the Nile', p. 42.
- Saunders, N. 1990, 'Review: Treasure hunters on trial - 'Who Needs the Past?'' New Scientist, May 05.
- Ashworth, G. J. 1997, 'Is there a world heritage', Urban Age, vol. 4, no. 4, p. 12.
- Repas, M. J. 1999, 'The Deflowering of the Parthenon', The Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal, Spring, p. 929.
- Taylor, M. B. 2005, 'What is elginism?', Elginism.
- Weaver, M. 2007, 'Battle for skeletons in the museums closet', Guardian Unlimited, March 07.