A museum professional has been working extended hours to remove dirt and grease that a vandal left on a painting. This professional is most likely an
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curator
curator
conservationist
conservationist
historian
historian
archaeologist
conservationist
Pick the statement that best describes why the museum assigned the archaeologist and art historian the task of excavating a recently located ancient burial site.
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The art historian works with the archaeologist to gain hands-on experience.
The art historian works with the archaeologist to gain hands-on experience.
The archaeologist needs the art historian’s assistance to dig through the ruins.
The archaeologist needs the art historian’s assistance to dig through the ruins.
The art historian can help advise the archaeologist in excavation, so that artifacts are not damaged.
The art historian can help advise the archaeologist in excavation, so that artifacts are not damaged.
The art historian and archaeologist have developed a good working relationship.
The art historian can help advise the archaeologist in excavation, so that artifacts are not damaged.
A museum curator set a silver sculpture unprotected on an exhibit table. Why would the conservationist advise him to instead place it in a glass case?
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The airtight seal will help prevent decay of the metal due to air exposure.
The airtight seal will help prevent decay of the metal due to air exposure.
The conservationist is overly protective of this special piece.
The conservationist is overly protective of this special piece.
The conservationist worries that visitors will breathe on the piece.
The conservationist worries that visitors will breathe on the piece.
The glass case is designed to accent the silver sculpture.
The airtight seal will help prevent decay of the metal due to air exposure.
Choose the pairing that is an example of archival materials:
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acid-free paper, super glue
acid-free paper, super glue
salt, construction paper
salt, construction paper
glass case, super glue
glass case, super glue
acid-free paper, glass case
acid-free paper, glass case
What forces are most likely to cause decay of a sixteenth-century painting stored in an uninsulated basement?
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mold and water damage
mold and water damage
rust and fire
rust and fire
water and soot
water and soot
sunlight and mold
mold and water damage
In what way is a conservator similar to a scientist?
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Both conservators and scientists relish doing research for extended periods of time.
Both conservators and scientists relish doing research for extended periods of time.
A conservator experiments with conservation materials, just as a scientist experiments with different hypotheses.
A conservator experiments with conservation materials, just as a scientist experiments with different hypotheses.
Conservators and scientists both have a mission to preserve important objects.
Conservators and scientists both have a mission to preserve important objects.
Both conservators and scientists are interested in chemical reactions between the environment and other materials.