Presentation and conservation

Question 1

What could have caused these holes in this oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Woodworm

Question 2

The exhibition designer will only assist in touring exhibitions

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

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 4

What does RH value mean?

Accepted Answer

Relative Humidity

Question 5

What is the role of a curator?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Considerations when transporting sculpture

Accepted Answer

Consider the size, weight, shape of the artwork, Make sure equiptment is in working order, Check load-bearing capacities of the equiptment required

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Student exhibitions - Top Arts, Commercial galleries

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is the role of the conservator?

Accepted Answer

All options

Question 10

What are some considerations when transporting framed works / paintings

Accepted Answer

Check for flaking paint and that the work is secure on the frame, Travelling frame, Cotton gloves, Carry flat and face up - don't lose any paint

Question 11

What is remedial conservation? Select the best answer.

Accepted Answer

Halting or reversing some effects of deterioration

Question 12

What happens when artworks are in low temperature and RH?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

At what % humidity will mould grow

Accepted Answer

68

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

What conservation considerations are applied when displaying this artwork?

Accepted Answer

Protecting it from rain (erosion and pollutants)

Question 16

What does Lux mean

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

What considerations should be made when transporting art on paper?

Accepted Answer

Separating works on paper with acid free tissue paper, Put it on rigid support (cardboard) and covering sheet, Solander boxes

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The graphics designer is responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Designing graphic material that supports and promotes the exhibition

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