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Conservation History

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the history of conservation.
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Who is considered the father of modern conservation?

  1. John Ruskin

  2. William Morris

  3. Cesare Brandi

  4. Paul Getty

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Ruskin was a British art critic and social reformer who is considered the father of modern conservation. He was the first to argue that works of art should be preserved for their own sake, rather than simply as objects of beauty.

What was the first international agreement on the conservation of cultural property?

  1. The Hague Convention

  2. The Venice Charter

  3. The Florence Charter

  4. The Nara Convention

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict was the first international agreement on the conservation of cultural property. It was adopted in 1954 and has been ratified by over 120 countries.

What is the Venice Charter?

  1. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of historic buildings

  2. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of works of art

  3. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of archaeological sites

  4. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of museum collections

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Venice Charter is a document that sets out the principles for the conservation of historic buildings. It was adopted in 1964 and has been influential in the development of conservation policies and practices around the world.

What is the Florence Charter?

  1. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of historic gardens

  2. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of works of art

  3. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of archaeological sites

  4. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of museum collections

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Florence Charter is a document that sets out the principles for the conservation of historic gardens. It was adopted in 1982 and has been influential in the development of conservation policies and practices for historic gardens around the world.

What is the Nara Convention?

  1. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of historic buildings

  2. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of works of art

  3. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of archaeological sites

  4. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of museum collections

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nara Convention is a document that sets out the principles for the conservation of archaeological sites. It was adopted in 1994 and has been influential in the development of conservation policies and practices for archaeological sites around the world.

What is the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums?

  1. A document that sets out the ethical principles that museums should follow

  2. A document that sets out the standards for the conservation of museum collections

  3. A document that sets out the guidelines for the management of museum collections

  4. A document that sets out the policies for the acquisition of museum collections

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums is a document that sets out the ethical principles that museums should follow. It was adopted in 1986 and has been influential in the development of ethical policies and practices for museums around the world.

What is the UNESCO World Heritage Convention?

  1. A document that sets out the criteria for the identification and protection of World Heritage Sites

  2. A document that sets out the principles for the conservation of World Heritage Sites

  3. A document that sets out the guidelines for the management of World Heritage Sites

  4. A document that sets out the policies for the funding of World Heritage Sites

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UNESCO World Heritage Convention is a document that sets out the criteria for the identification and protection of World Heritage Sites. It was adopted in 1972 and has been influential in the development of policies and practices for the protection of cultural and natural heritage around the world.

What is the International Council of Museums (ICOM)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents museums and museum professionals around the world

  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for museums and museum professionals around the world

  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for museums and museum professionals around the world

  4. A governmental organization that provides training for museums and museum professionals around the world

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is a non-governmental organization that represents museums and museum professionals around the world. It was founded in 1946 and has over 30,000 members in over 100 countries.

What is the American Institute for Conservation (AIC)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in the United States

  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in the United States

  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in the United States

  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in the United States

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) is a non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in the United States. It was founded in 1972 and has over 3,000 members.

What is the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CACCP)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in Canada

  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in Canada

  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in Canada

  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in Canada

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property (CACCP) is a non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in Canada. It was founded in 1974 and has over 500 members.

What is the United Kingdom Institute for Conservation (UKIC)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in the United Kingdom

  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in the United Kingdom

  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in the United Kingdom

  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in the United Kingdom

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Kingdom Institute for Conservation (UKIC) is a non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1931 and has over 1,000 members.

What is the Australian Institute for Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in Australia

  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in Australia

  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in Australia

  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in Australia

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Australian Institute for Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM) is a non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in Australia. It was founded in 1969 and has over 1,000 members.

What is the New Zealand Institute of Conservation (NZIC)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in New Zealand

  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals in New Zealand

  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals in New Zealand

  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals in New Zealand

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Zealand Institute of Conservation (NZIC) is a non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals in New Zealand. It was founded in 1972 and has over 300 members.

What is the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC)?

  1. A non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals around the world

  2. A governmental organization that sets standards for conservators and conservation professionals around the world

  3. A non-governmental organization that provides funding for conservators and conservation professionals around the world

  4. A governmental organization that provides training for conservators and conservation professionals around the world

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC) is a non-governmental organization that represents conservators and conservation professionals around the world. It was founded in 1950 and has over 3,000 members in over 100 countries.

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