ARTH 2120 Lecture 15: 03.08.17 Lecture 15
8 Mar 2017
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March 8th, 2017: on 22nd, meeting at the gallery! Image example shows number marker: often days have a numbering system with three parts too it, year. And # within the acquisition: forms have to be filled out as extensively as possible, tms is a collections management software. Issue of computerization of process is based on the tms (the museum system) integrated with other management systems. Functions of museums: to conserve: the nature of museum objects, basic conservation practices, conservation tasks. Conservation: conservators know how to preserve materials, that is, to prevent, stop, or retard deterioration, and also how to restore objects that had undergone decay or alteration. France today, the preferred term for these professionals is conservator-restorer, acknowledging the duality of the role in caring for collections: a 2005 heritage preservation heritage health index outlines the status of u. s. museums" collections care practices this way. 80% have no paid staff responsible for collections care.
