Art authentication is the process of determining whether a painting is genuine or a forgery.

Radiocarbon dating is not typically used to authenticate paintings because it is not accurate enough to determine the age of a painting with certainty.

Provenance is the term used to describe the history of ownership of a painting.

The Art Loss Register is a database of stolen art that is maintained by the International Foundation for Art Research.

Conveyance is the term used to describe the process of transferring a painting from one owner to another.

A bill of sale is a document that is used to transfer ownership of a painting.

Restoration is the term used to describe the process of restoring a painting to its original condition.

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) is the organization that sets standards for the conservation of paintings.

Condition assessment is the term used to describe the process of examining a painting to determine its condition.

A condition report is a document that is used to record the condition of a painting.

Preservation is the term used to describe the process of protecting a painting from damage.

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) is the organization that provides guidelines for the preservation of paintings.

Exhibition is the term used to describe the process of displaying a painting in a museum or gallery.

A label is a document that is used to provide information about a painting to visitors.

Art education is the term used to describe the process of educating the public about art.