Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Restoring a Masterwork
Go behind the scences and get a close look at how an artwork is restored. You can choose to view Castiglione's "The Immaculate Conception" or Guercino's "Erminia and the Shepherds."
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Boston Public Library: The Sargent Murals
A fully illustrated examination of John Singer Sargent?s monumental mural cycle, "Triumph of Religion," with information on the history of the murals, their interpretation, and the steps the library is taking to conserve the work.
Princeton University
Princeton University Art Museum: Recapturing the Image
From the Princeton University Art Museum this is an exploration of the various techniques and practices utlized by art conservators to recreate damaged or decomposing art works. A slide-show with descriptions take you through these...
PBS
Pbs Nova: Preserving Buddhist Paintings in Tibet
Follow a team of conservation experts as they work to restore and protect art within the Buddhist monasteries of Thubchen and Champa.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Conservation of Contemporary Works of Art
Art conservators talk about the work that they do to preserve paintings, paper, antiquities, and decorative arts.
Other
The Art Career Project: Painter
This page explains general information about what to expect in a career as a painter, including work environment, education and training suggestions, and salary and job outlooks.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Restoring of a Buddhist Wall Painting
It's amazing how restoration of artwork can really bring it back to life! See how nine Buddhist paintings were drastically changed by restoration viewing their before and after pictures.