"The Objective of the Conservator is not to change, alter or attempt to improve the original
qualities of the object, but to preserve its integrity for future generations study and
appreciate"
Introduction to Conservation
Courtesy of the Carlos Museum
Carlos Museum Conservators Renée Stein and Kathryn Etre introduce the field of Art Conservation. Using examples from projects in the Parsons Conservation Laboratory, they describe the work of professional conservators, who are responsible for the documentation, research, preventive care, and treatment of cultural property.
Introduction to Conservation
Courtesy of the Carlos Museum
Carlos Museum Conservators Renée Stein and Kathryn Etre introduce the field of Art Conservation. Using examples from projects in the Parsons Conservation Laboratory, they describe the work of professional conservators, who are responsible for the documentation, research, preventive care, and treatment of cultural property.
BECOME A CONSERVATOR
BECOME A CONSERVATOR
There are many possible careers in conservation that encompass a wide range of preservation and conservation activities, sometimes making the road to becoming a conservator complex. Historically, apprenticeship training was the primary route. However, since the establishment of degree-granting graduate programs in the 1960s and ‘70s, conservation education has become more formalized. Today, most professional conservators earn an advanced degree, with the majority of job postings requiring at least a master's degree from a conservation graduate program or equivalent.
Below are main stages of becoming a conservator.
There are many possible careers in conservation that encompass a wide range of preservation and conservation activities, sometimes making the road to becoming a conservator complex. Historically, apprenticeship training was the primary route. However, since the establishment of degree-granting graduate programs in the 1960s and ‘70s, conservation education has become more formalized. Today, most professional conservators earn an advanced degree, with the majority of job postings requiring at least a master's degree from a conservation graduate program or equivalent.
Below are main stages of becoming a conservator.