To restore the artwork to its original condition

To prevent further deterioration of the artwork

To improve the aesthetic appearance of the artwork

To make the artwork more valuable

Preventive, curative, and restorative

Active, passive, and environmental

Physical, chemical, and biological

Direct, indirect, and combined

Preventive interventions aim to prevent further deterioration of the artwork, while curative interventions aim to reverse or halt existing damage.

Preventive interventions are carried out before any damage occurs, while curative interventions are carried out after damage has occurred.

Preventive interventions are typically less invasive than curative interventions.

All of the above

Environmental control (e.g., temperature and humidity control, light control)

Pest control

Handling and storage

Regular inspection and monitoring

All of the above

Cleaning

Repair

Restoration

Conservation

All of the above

Restoration aims to return the artwork to its original appearance, while conservation aims to preserve the artwork in its current state.

Restoration is typically more invasive than conservation.

Restoration is typically carried out by art conservators, while conservation is typically carried out by artists.

All of the above

The principle of reversibility

The principle of minimal intervention

The principle of respecting the artist's intent

The principle of respecting the artwork's history

All of the above

All treatment interventions should be reversible, so that the artwork can be returned to its original state if desired.

Only preventive treatment interventions should be reversible.

Only curative treatment interventions should be reversible.

None of the above

Only the minimum amount of intervention necessary to achieve the desired result should be used.

All treatment interventions should be as invasive as possible.

The more invasive the treatment intervention, the better the result will be.

None of the above

The treatment intervention should be carried out in a way that respects the artist's original intent for the artwork.

The treatment intervention should be carried out in a way that improves the artwork's aesthetic appearance.

The treatment intervention should be carried out in a way that makes the artwork more valuable.

None of the above

The treatment intervention should be carried out in a way that respects the artwork's history and significance.

The treatment intervention should be carried out in a way that erases the artwork's history.

The treatment intervention should be carried out in a way that alters the artwork's history.

None of the above

The art conservator

The artist

The owner of the artwork

All of the above

The condition of the artwork

The artist's intent

The artwork's history and significance

The available resources

All of the above

Documentation helps to ensure that the treatment plan is carried out properly.

Documentation helps to track the progress of the treatment.

Documentation helps to communicate the treatment plan to other stakeholders.

All of the above

The lack of information about the artwork's history and condition

The limited availability of resources

The need to balance the principles of reversibility, minimal intervention, and respecting the artist's intent

All of the above