Art Restorer
びじゅつひんほしゅういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Art restorers are specialists who preserve and restore artworks such as paintings, sculptures, and crafts using scientific and technical methods.
Description
Art restorers investigate and analyze the causes of deterioration in works, and perform preservation and restoration treatments tailored to the materials and techniques used. In investigations, they use microscope observation, chemical analysis, infrared and ultraviolet inspections, etc., to understand the structure and deterioration state of the works. They handle practical tasks such as cleaning and deacidification, filling cracks, retouching flaking areas, and strengthening joints, and record the restoration process in detail. Furthermore, for preventive conservation, they manage environments and propose display methods, collaborating with curators and scientists to support the long-term preservation of artworks as a whole.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for the preservation of aging cultural properties and the development of preservation techniques integrated with digital technology, the demand for highly specialized art restorers is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Curious and inquisitive / Meticulous / Patient / Understanding of art
Work Style
Freelance / Museum Employment / Project-based / Research Institute Employment / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Art Restoration Assistant → Art Restorer → Senior Restoration Technician → Curator / Conservation and Restoration Researcher
Required Skills
Chemical Analysis / Documentation / Knowledge of Materials and Techniques / Microscope Observation / Painting Techniques
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling and Scanning / English Literature Reading / Infrared and Ultraviolet Transmission Inspection / X-ray Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required to not miss minute damages. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn and apply new materials and techniques. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to devise the optimal restoration method for the deterioration factors of each work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is hardly required. |
Aliases
- Art Conservator
Related Jobs
- Cultural Property Restorer
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