An Art Restorer, or Art Conservator, repairs or restores various pieces of fine artwork. Their duties include assessing artwork, treating art pieces and recordkeeping.
Một Art Restorer phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một Art Restorer phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- Examining each piece to assess its condition and restoration needs
- Applying treatments to repair and preserve the artwork
- Working with scientists and other Art Restorers to decide on the proper treatment
- Learning about the latest restoration methods
- Creating estimates to restore and preserve artwork for private clients
- Recording information about the artwork’s condition and treatments used
- Advising curators and other organization staff members on restoring and handling artwork
- Controlling the environment to prevent damage or deterioration
Một Art Restorer cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- Experience as a fine artist or in studying fine art
- Collaboration skills to work with curators, scientists and other organization staff members
- Knowledge of art restoration and preservation techniques
- Careful handling skills and gentle hands to protect the artwork
- Scientific background
- Ability to develop and maintain processes for handling artwork
- Written and verbal communication skills to work with other team members and publish research on projects
