Museum Restoration

Answer

So modern repairs are not mistaken for the artist's work

Rationale

Distinguishable additions help prevent modern repairs from being mistaken for original artistic choices.

Answer choices

• A. So modern repairs are not mistaken for the artist's work

  Distinguishable additions help prevent modern repairs from being mistaken for original artistic choices.

• B. So the painting becomes brighter

• C. So viewers cannot see the painting

• D. So all cracks disappear

Answer

They may be important evidence for conservators.

Rationale

The passage says evidence of fading, cracking, and color change helps guide restoration decisions.

Answer choices

• A. They may be important evidence for conservators.

  The passage says evidence of fading, cracking, and color change helps guide restoration decisions.

• B. They should always be erased.

• C. They prove the artist made mistakes.

• D. They have no effect on restoration decisions.

Answer

Protect from further deterioration

Rationale

To stabilize an artwork is to protect it from further damage or deterioration.

Answer choices

• A. Protect from further deterioration

  To stabilize an artwork is to protect it from further damage or deterioration.

• B. Sell to a museum

• C. Change the artist's style

• D. Increase the painting's size

Answer

To explain why restoration emphasizes preservation rather than making an artwork appear new

Rationale

The passage is explanatory and describes the reasoning behind careful restoration.

Answer choices

• A. To explain why restoration emphasizes preservation rather than making an artwork appear new

  The passage is explanatory and describes the reasoning behind careful restoration.

• B. To persuade readers to buy old paintings

• C. To entertain readers with a mystery

• D. To compare two artists