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> July 11, 1997 Art Conservation and Restoration: No matter what it is, there's probably a museum that collects it. But from cave art to tupperware, time takes its toll on the world's historic and artistic works. Environmental pollutants, temperature and humidity fluctuations, and mistreatment all can damage potentially priceless artworks or objects. What can museums and private collectors do to slow down or stop the ravages of time? Can they actually turn back the clock and reverse damage? Should they even try, or is it better to leave well enough alone? And how can institutions take better care of their holdings now to preserve treasures for future generations? We'll talk about these questions and more, on this hour of Science Friday.
Guests: Call the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works at 202-452-9545. | |||
