conservator
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7.5
- noun
- /kənˈsɜrvəˌtɔr/
- Specialized
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conservador
- For close to a decade, archaeological conservator Eric Nordgren has worked on the U-85 Enigma.
- curators and conservators
- conservator and archaeologist
- conservator restores
Hi, I'm an art conservator here at Stanford.
- Hi, I'm an art conservator here at Stanford.
- Hello, I'm Kyogoksnoki, conservator for Japanese paintings at the British Museum.
- When is a painting too far gone and beyond the ability of the conservator to, well, conserve it?
- Hello, my name is Steph Kirk and the objects conservator for Girsu project.
Examples
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As the lead conservator at the art museum, she oversees the preservation of several important paintings.
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Dr. Sieber shared our focus as conservators in defining authenticity and understanding the technical aspects of African art.
Academic text (2003) -
Hi, I'm an art conservator here at Stanford.
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When is a painting too far gone and beyond the ability of the conservator to, well, conserve it?
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The qualities the conservator needs is curiosity, patience, and also a steady hand.
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I'm a paintings conservator at the Met, specializing in Renaissance art.
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Contemporary objects sometimes involve more significant interventions than conservators would typically consider for historic objects.
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Helene Delaney is also a conservator who specialises in painted surfaces.
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Ephemeral materials, because they are often unpredictable, present challenges to conservators entrusted with their preservation.
Academic text (2009) -
I consulted with conservator and archaeologist colleagues, who cringed at my description of the sword's condition.
Academic text (2007)
Synonyms
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2.5
A person who looks after buildings, animals, or things
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6.1
A person who cares for and organizes collections in a museum or library
40
3.8
A person who takes care of and protects things like buildings, animals, or records
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6.9
A person who collects, organizes, and keeps old records so people can use them
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4.7
A person who protects people, traditions, or objects to keep them safe
How Skilled
- Specialized
5
7.5
- Specialized
184
3.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Conservator comes from Latin conservare 'to keep safe' and is the same root as conserve. That's why a museum conservator cares for and 'keeps safe' paintings, books, and other old objects.