What does a conservator do?

Name: What does a conservator do?
Uploaded: 2017-10-12
Duration: 2 min 6 s
Channel: Khan Academy
Description: A conservator's job is to keep art safe and sound. They fix art when it's broken, clean it when it's dirty, and make sure it stays bright and beautiful for everyone to enjoy. They use special tools and science to do their job. Isn't that cool? Check out the Kohl's Art Generation Lab Gallery Guide fo

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A conservator's job is to keep art safe and sound. They fix art when it's broken, clean it when it's dirty, and make sure it stays bright and beautiful for everyone to enjoy. They use special tools and science to do their job. Isn't that cool? Check out the Kohl's Art Generation Lab Gallery Guide for Families and Teachers at http://teachers.mam.org/resource/kohls-art-generation-lab-gallery-guide-for-families-teachers