§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

art restorer

Art restorers work to perform corrective treatment based on an evaluation of the aesthetic, historic and scientific characteristics of art objects.

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Description

Art restorers work to perform corrective treatment based on an evaluation of the aesthetic, historic and scientific characteristics of art objects. They determine the structural stability of art pieces and address problems of chemical and physical deterioration.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

museum databases

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

art history art collections

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

provide conservation advice restore art using scientific methods evaluate restoration procedures coordinate operational activities ensure safety of exhibition create solutions to problems assess conservation needs apply restoration techniques select restoration activities use ICT resources to solve work related tasks

OPTIONALOptional competences

evaluate art quality respect cultural differences in the field of exhibition interact with an audience work in restoration team specialise in conservation-restoration of specific types of objects perform project management present reports

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)