The Delicate Science Of Preserving A Masterpiece | The Art Of Preserving Art (Ep 1)

The environment and the slow passage of time make objects and artistic materials vulnerable to deterioration, but we have developed techniques to stop the damage. With the help of technological advances and technical processes, art conservation has grown over the last century. Conservators analyze pigments, glazes, glues, and materials in order to preserve them through a range of preventive and curative treatments. The conservator's determination to preserve and recover the colors and forms of the past attests to, and protects our collective memory itself.

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