Total Examination Hours = 753 hours

sdupuis — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:59:59 -0400

DESCRIPTION
The number of hours spent by a team of 13 IMA conservators examining art for acquisitions, surveys, loans out, loans in and pre-treatments in 2009.

EXPLANATION
Examinations are vital for the longevity and conservation of work of arts. Each reason for examination is explained in depth below:

Acquisition: Works being considered for purchase or acceptance as gifts are examined to determine their condition and overall stability. Damage, restorations and infestation problems are noted and in some cases the authenticity of a work is confirmed.

Total Treatment Hours = 1355 hours

sdupuis — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:57:57 -0400

DESCRIPTION
The number of hours spent by a team of 13 IMA conservators treating works of art, after examination, to alter and improve their condition in 2009.

EXPLANATION
As explained in Total Examination Hours, examinations must occur prior to the treatment of works of art to determine the best method of improvement or preservation.

Indianapolis Museum of Art: Dashboard Topic Conservation

Total Examination Hours = 753 hours

Total Treatment Hours = 1355 hours