Stealing Rembrandts
Guest Lectures
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1h 1m
with Anthony Amore
As we've seen recently at the Louvre, art theft is an ongoing worldwide problem. Using the theft of Rembrandts as an example, Anthony Amore will tell the true story behind major art heists. You will learn who really steals masterpieces, why they do it, and what becomes of the art.
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