Art Restoration Careers

Art has been an inseparable part of human life and culture since the dawn of civilization. The spectrum of art is indeed vast and unlimited, beginning with the cave paintings of the early man, encompassing the Harappan art forms, (Indian) Gupta period, Greco-Roman art collection and continuing right up to the famous painters /sculptors like Tagore, Jamini Roy, Nandalal Bose, Gaugain, Rodin, Picasso, Van Gough and Salvadore Dali to name a few.

In today’s technologically advanced world, much care is being taken for the restoration and conservation of art and masterpieces. These two have become suitable career options for people of all age groups. 

Art restoration is a field that concerns itself with restoring works of art to a former state. These works of art include everything from paintings to sculptures to manuscripts. It often includes touching up and cleaning in different ways as well as repairing any damage that may have occurred over time. Art restoration focuses on making works of art look less worn out without losing their original essence. 

Art conservation, on the other hand, takes a more preventative approach to preserving works of art. Its emphasis lies in treating art in order to preserve it for a longer period of time. It also includes timely documentation and examination of art works.