Raubkunst

dieNoun

looted art

English translations

  1. 01

    robbery

  2. 02

    art theft

Word details

German meaning
Kunstwerke, die während Konflikten oder unter Zwang geraubt oder geplündert wurden.
English meaning
looted art, plundered art
Synonym
Beutekunst
German example
Die Rückgabe von Raubkunst an ihre Ursprungsländer ist ein wichtiges Thema.
English example
The return of looted art to its countries of origin is an important issue.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Raubkunst
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Raubkunst”

  1. Das Museum gab die Raubkunst zurück. (The museum returned the looted art.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the historical context of 'Raubkunst'?

It refers to art stolen during wartime or by oppressive regimes.