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Art Conservator | Art Conservation

Art conservation, also known as art gallery conservation or museum conservation, is the professional preservation of artwork, antiques, and other cultural artefacts. Art conservation is a highly specialised field, and it requires a solid knowledge of fine art, art history and cultural history, as well as science and chemistry. Some art conservators also work as conservation framers or painting restorers.

An art conservator works in a variety of settings including art museums, major state art galleries, regional art galleries, art auctions, libraries, archives, and independent practises. A conservator usually specialises in a particular type of object such as paintings, frames, paper, textiles, or metals. In order to preserve the object properly, the art conservator needs to know the object's history, and understand its structure and chemistry. Then, using a mixture of analytical science and theory, the art conservator decides the best way to treat and preserve the artwork or object.


 Art Conservation Services
Not only do art conservators preserve the actual objects, but they also create a safe environment in which to keep the object. Some objects will be kept in storage, while others will be on constant display. The art conservator needs to think about how light, temperature, and humidity will affect the object in the long term. Art conservators also have to advise the museum curators or owners on the best ways to preserve and treat the various objects.

The art conservator path:
Art conservation is an exciting career that offers interesting and varied work. If you want a career in art conservation, you generally need to get an undergraduate degree in a field such as fine art, art history, anthropology, cultural studies, fine art, organic chemistry, or science. Then you should get a postgraduate degree in art conservation. Some graduate students apply for a graduate position in an art conservation department, where they receive on-the-job instruction. Another option is to get an internship after your schooling. A career in art conservation often leads to conservation framing and painting restoration.

More art conservation & art restoration resources:
You may find these links helpfulArt Restoration Businesses, Conservation Framing, Antique Restoration, Investment Art Dealers you may also like to check out the art career: Furniture Restorer.
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Melissa Guest - Restoration & Conservation
Melissa Guest - Restoration & Conservation

Painting conservators and restorers for Oils, Acrylics and Aboriginal works. Consolidation of ocre works on bark or

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