Art Conservation and Environmental Standards

What overarching role does conservation and care have in the preservation of artworks?

• Conservation and care help in maintaining the original condition of artworks.

• Conservation and care are necessary for outdoor artworks.

• Conservation and care are the environmental impacts on Galleries.

• Conservation and care are in place to maintain a dry atmosphere for artworks.

What is the role of a custodian in the transport of artworks according to the text?

• To create the artwork

• To ensure the artwork's safe travel and delivery

• To sell the artwork

• To display the artwork

How are artworks packed for long-distance travel?

• In plastic bags

• In specially designed wooden crates with insulation

• In cardboard boxes

• In metal containers

What must be done for artworks traveling internationally?

• They must be painted

• They must be cleared by Australian Customs and Quarantine

• They must be sold

• They must be displayed in a gallery

What is the primary purpose of solander boxes in the storage of light-sensitive materials?

• To display artworks

• To create an airtight, darkened, and PH neutral microclimate

• To transport heavy sculptures

• To enhance the color of photographs

How are larger flat works stored according to the text?

• In solander boxes

• In sliding racks or rigid timber slots

• In glass cases

• On open shelves

What type of items are stored flat, wrapped, or cushioned in archival boxes or drawers?

• Light-sensitive materials

• Fashion and textiles items

• Large sculptures

• Paintings

What type of boxes are used to store works on paper in the image?

• Cardboard boxes

• Plastic bins

• Solander boxes

• Wooden crates

How are the works on paper organized in the storage room?

• Randomly placed

• Stacked in piles

• Labeled and organized

• Hung on walls

What is the environment of the storage room described in the image?

• Humid and warm

• Climate controlled

• Open air

• Cold and damp