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Objects Specialty Group Conservation Catalog
Welcome to the Objects specialty area of the Conservation Catalog wiki site. Currently, this site is under construction and all content should be considered draft.
The Objects Specialty Group (OSG) of the American Institute for Conservation was organized to support professional development within its membership. The Specialty Group members treat a broad range of artifacts including archaeological and ethnographic objects, decorative arts and sculpture, contemporary art, and historic collections. The 600+ members include conservators employed at museums, private practices, regional centers, universities, and training programs.
The goal of the AICWiki is to provide information on the broad range of materials and topics encountered in the conservation of objects. This information is intended to be used by conservators, museum professionals, and members of the public for educational purposes only. It is not designed to substitute for the consultation of a trained conservator. To find a conservator, please visit the AIC Find a Conservator[1]page.
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Objects Specialty Group Conservation Catalog
What is Object Conservation?
Object Conservation is the term commonly used to refer to the conservation of three-dimensional artifacts and works of art. The knowledge and skills required for this work overlap heavily with other conservation specialties, necessarily including experience with many of the same materials (such as paper and paint) with the addition of others such as ceramics, glass, and metal. The distinction between this conservation specialty and others was historically based on the traditional divisions in fine arts (e.g. sculpture, as opposed to painting or drawing). As the discipline has expanded, the role of object conservators has come to embrace many areas outside of fine arts. Some are listed below, and some, such as Wooden Artifacts, also form distinct specialty groups within the American Institute for Conservation and Historic Works (AIC). Object conservators may be members of several groups, and frequently must collaborate with other specialists, to meet the broad demands of the profession.
Object Conservation Specialties
Archaeological Objects
Wooden Artifacts
Sculpture
Ethnographic Materials