Conservation Challenges in Artworks

Conservation Challenges in Artworks

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explores the challenges of art conservation, focusing on Janine Antoni's sculpture 'Lick and Lather'. Made from soap and chocolate, the sculpture faces deterioration issues. The video discusses the artist's intent and the conservation efforts to preserve the artwork, highlighting the balance between material integrity and preservation.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges conservators face with certain artworks?

Creating replicas

Restoring disintegrating art

Selling art pieces

Finding new artists

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials are used in Janine Antoni's 'Lick and Lather' sculpture?

Wood and metal

Soap and chocolate

Glass and clay

Bronze and marble

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual incident happened to the chocolate bust of 'Lick and Lather'?

It was painted over

It melted in the sun

A visitor bit the nose off

It was stolen

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main conservation issue with the soap bust in 'Lick and Lather'?

It is too small

It is too heavy

It is too expensive to maintain

It is discolored and cracked

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Janine Antoni feel about using materials other than soap for her sculpture?

She wants to use plastic

She insists on using 100% soap

She is open to using other materials

She prefers using metal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed solution for preserving 'Lick and Lather'?

Cover it with glass

Recreate it every few years

Store it in a vault

Paint it with a protective layer