Appropriation Collection

Additions to the Assyrian Sculptures at the British Museum: The King in his Chariot, 1856. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith
Additions to the Assyrian Sculptures at the British Museum: The King in his Chariot, 1856. Slab...from the North Palace at Kouyunjik, discovered in 1854 by Mr

What a War! - Suits me, I dunno as I ll ever go back to Railings! - humorous comment
What a War! - " Suits me, I dunno as I ll ever go back to Railings!" - humorous comment on the wartime appropriation of railings for use as raw material in the war effort. Date: circa 1941

Joel Chandler Harris, bust, facing left, c1948. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Joel Chandler Harris, bust, facing left, c1948. Advertisement for Uncle Remus's The Home Magazine. ['His writings embodied the folklore, life and character of the plantation'

Pueblo Vase, 1893. Creator: Tiffany & Co
Pueblo Vase, 1893. Influenced by Native American Pueblo culture, silver inlaid with enamel, set with twelve faceted rubies. Designed by George Paulding Farnham

Page from The Legend of Barlaam and Ioasaph, attributed to St
702611 Page from The Legend of Barlaam and Ioasaph, attributed to St. John of Damascus, Aleppo, 1639 (pen & in and w/c on vellum) by Syrian School

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899096 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899094 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Chinese export cabinet on a William and Mary stand, late 17th century (incised lacquer
CH433443 Chinese export cabinet on a William and Mary stand, late 17th century (incised lacquer, brass & wood) (see also 433444) by Chinese School (17th century)

Chinese export cabinet on a William and Mary stand, late 17th century (incised lacquer
CH433444 Chinese export cabinet on a William and Mary stand, late 17th century (incised lacquer, brass & wood) (see also 433443) by Chinese School (17th century)

Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320
3899095 Bacchanalian Relief, Pakistan, Gandhara, Buner area, early Kushan Period (AD 1-320) (schist) by Pakistani School, (1st century AD); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Greek culture - statues and works of art carried off to Rome, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World
LLM438552 Greek culture - statues and works of art carried off to Rome, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Edwin Forrest in the Role of Metamora, c. 1832. Creator: Frederick Styles Agate
Edwin Forrest in the Role of Metamora, c. 1832

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"Appropriation: A Journey Through Time and Culture" What a War. - Suits me, I dunno if I'll ever go back to Railings. - humorous comment In the realm of art and history, it has been an ongoing battle. It's like a war that transcends time and culture, leaving its mark on various artifacts and creations. Take for instance the Pueblo Vase from 1893, crafted by Tiffany & Co. This exquisite piece showcases how different cultures can inspire one another. Page from The Legend of Barlaam and Ioasaph, attributed to St. , also reflects this phenomenon. As stories travel across borders, they adapt and transform in new contexts, becoming part of diverse cultural narratives. The Bacchanalian Relief from Pakistan's Gandhara region during the early Kushan Period demonstrates how artistic styles can migrate across regions. This intricate artwork depicts scenes of revelry with a touch of humor – perhaps an attempt to find joy amidst the chaos. Even political symbols have not escaped appropriation's grasp. The Reich flag mounted on an indigenous African spear in 1889 is a striking example of colonial powers imposing their authority through cultural assimilation. Chinese export cabinets on William and Mary stands showcase the fusion between Eastern craftsmanship and Western aesthetics during the late 17th century. These pieces represent cross-cultural exchange at its finest – blending techniques while retaining individual identities. Greek culture experienced its own form as statues and works of art were carried off to Rome throughout history. An illustration from "The Illustrated History of the World, " published around 1880 (digitally enhanced image), captures this transferal process that shaped both civilizations' artistic heritage. Even theatrical performances are not immune to appropriation's influence. Edwin Forrest in the Role of Metamora portrays how actors adopt characters from different cultures, embodying their essence while adding their unique interpretation.