Problem
Art vandalism
Nature:
Brought about by aggression, the violation of works of art can be the individual gesture of a vandal or a collective result of war. Profit-seeking forms of vandalism also cause extensive loss or damage to art objects, such as the destruction of buildings and settings of an artistic nature and their replacement by inaesthetic ones within urban development. The pillaging of historical sites such as ancient tombs and the hacking to pieces of stone carvings for easier illicit transport show the extent of profit-seeking vandalism.
Incidence:
A recent example occurred China. In 1966, the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution commenced its effort to root out old ideas and values, and to achieve a spiritual regeneration spearheaded by youth - the Red Guard. In their often uncontrolled hunt for vestiges of 'bourgeois' culture, the Red Guard destroyed or removed works of art and libraries, chiefly those held in private hands.
Broader Problems:
VandalismLoss of cultural heritageUnethical practices in the arts Narrower Problems:
IconoclasmDismembered works of artTerrorist attacks on cultural heritage Related Problems:
Theft of works of artDebasement of works of artMisguided restoration of works of art Aggravates:
Overuse of bullet-proof glass Subject(s):
Recreation → ArtsSocietal Problems → Crime
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST