While fragile works of art might be best preserved in a locked box, museums routinely display such objects. Why do museum professionals feel it is important to share these artifacts? (1 point) Responses Museums like to take risks. Museums like to take risks. Museums are required by law to showcase their entire collection. Museums are required by law to showcase their entire collection. Museums periodically display works of art to air them out. Museums periodically display works of art to air them out. Museums place equal importance on artifact display and preservation.

Museums place equal importance on artifact display and preservation.

What “preservation controversy” developed over the years relating to Michelangelo’s paintings in the Sistine Chapel? (1 point) Responses Michelangelo wanted to paint something other than Biblical scenes. Michelangelo wanted to paint something other than Biblical scenes. No one could see the works because the chapel was off limits to visitors. No one could see the works because the chapel was off limits to visitors. Too much sunlight on the chapel ceiling faded the paintings. Too much sunlight on the chapel ceiling faded the paintings. Well-meaning conservators actually damaged the works.

Well-meaning conservators actually damaged the works.