Duplicate of Presentation and conservation

Question 1

What is the role of a curator?

Accepted Answer

Plan exhibition display concepts and themes, Liaising with specialists on lighting, painters and art handlers, Liaising marketing and promotion, media or sponsorships

Question 2

What does RH value mean?

Accepted Answer

Relative Humidity

Question 3

What conservation measures would be used on this artwork on paper when it is on display in public galleries?

Accepted Answer

Halogen diffused lights at Lux level of 50, Placing it away from natural UV light, Hydrothermal graphs (20-22degrees & 45-55% humidity), Non-reflecting glass

Question 4

At what % humidity will mould grow

Accepted Answer

68

Question 5

Which of the options are storage considerations used in art industry contexts?

Accepted Answer

Using a solander box, Dust and lightproof covers, Optimal air purity, Stockrooms are kept dark

Question 6

The graphics designer is responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Designing graphic material that supports and promotes the exhibition

Question 7

What does Lux mean

Accepted Answer

Measure of the intensity of light hitting or passing through a surface

Question 8

The exhibition designer will only assist in touring exhibitions

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What is remedial conservation? Select the best answer.

Accepted Answer

Halting or reversing some effects of deterioration

Question 10

What happens to artworks when the temperature and RH is too high

Accepted Answer

Paints may melt, Expansion, Warping, Cracking in natural organic materials or paint

Question 11

What is the role of the conservator?

Accepted Answer

All options

Question 12

What happens when artworks are in low temperature and RH?

Accepted Answer

Can cause paper to wrinkle, Stain from mildew, Natural materials may shrink

Question 13

What is the role of an art handler?

Accepted Answer

Person who directly works with works of a art collection or gallery, Prepares works for display

Question 14

What type of spaces may put less effort into art conservation ?

Accepted Answer

Commercial galleries, Student exhibitions - Top Arts

Question 15

What could have caused these holes in this oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Woodworm

Question 16

What conservation considerations are applied when displaying this artwork?

Accepted Answer

Protecting it from rain (erosion and pollutants)

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