Following the guiding question Quo vadis provenance research in Italy?, this volume brings together interdisciplinary approaches and outlines current developments in the research field on the basis of concrete case studies. In addition to focusing on historical contexts of injustice such as colonialism, National Socialism and Fascism, the publication provides insights into the rich, heterogeneous archival sources for Italian collection and art market research. The relevance of researching the provenance and transfer of art and cultural assets is demonstrated at both the academic and the practical level.Fundamental contribution to provenance research in Italy between academia and practiceCurrent case studies and unpublished archive materialsTransnational cooperation and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange between Italy and Germany

Following the guiding question Quo vadis provenance research in Italy?, this volume brings together interdisciplinary approaches and outlines current developments in the research field on the basis of concrete case studies. In addition to focusing on historical contexts of injustice such as colonialism, National Socialism and Fascism, the publication provides insights into the rich, heterogeneous archival sources for Italian collection and art market research. The relevance of researching the provenance and transfer of art and cultural assets is demonstrated at both the academic and the practical level.Fundamental contribution to provenance research in Italy between academia and practiceCurrent case studies and unpublished archive materialsTransnational cooperation and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange between Italy and Germany