The recent renewal of the entente cordiale signifies a genuine desire by two nations to reconnect, highlighting that art is a crucial component of diplomacy. The extended loan of the Bayeux tapestry represents more than trust; it emphasizes the cultural significance of diplomatic exchanges. While security measures and migration deals are noteworthy, the cultural legacy will manifest in increased museum attendance. Historically, art has served as an essential diplomatic tool, effectively communicating messages that diplomats may not express verbally, acting as an instrument of persuasion in political contexts.
Art and antiques, alongside silk fabrics, animals and inventions, have always been the mainstay of the diplomatic gift, the entry point and sometimes the centre point for any communication.
In academic literature, art has been described as the mute diplomat. Artworks are not peripheral accessories to political action but instruments of diplomatic persuasion.
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