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CONSERVATION OF MUSEUM OBJECTS AND FIELD TECHNIQUES

Time: 3 hours

Maximum marks: 75

5x 5 = 25 marks)

PART A — (5 Answer any FIVE questions.

Bio-Deterioration

Conservation of Art Objects

Conservation of Metals.

Causes for Decay of Paintings.

Air Pollution

What are the principles of conservation of materials?

Analyze the functions of museum laboratory.

How to preserve the organic materials?

1. Examine the various factors that affecting museum objects.

2. Explain the methods of treatment needed for the charred and burnt objects.

3. Brief about reconstruction and restoration of monuments.

4. How to preserve the in- organic materials?

5. How to pressure and conserve the recent excavation site at Kiladi?

6. Explain the methods of treatment needed for the charred and burnt objects.

7. Brief about reconstruction and restoration of monuments.

8. Discuss the modern methods of preservation of museum objects