Conservators specialize in one or two areas of conservation. These are common specializations:
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Archaeology
Objects, structures, and sites that constitute the archaeological record
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Architecture
Immovable properties such as buildings, monuments, and outdoor sculpture
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Book and Paper
Paper materials including art on paper, books, manuscripts, and library material
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Electronic Media
Conservation of artworks and cultural heritage employing durational, digital, electronic media, and 20th and 21st century technologies
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Objects
Archaeological and cultural materials from indigenous communities, decorative arts, and sculpture
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Paintings
Paintings in oil, acrylic, or mixed media and their supports, coatings and varnishes
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Photographic Materials
Media in film and composite objects like paper prints and albums
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Preventive Conservation
Assessing and managing deterioration risks for all collection types
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Textiles
Objects include carpets, tapestries, clothing, upholstered furniture, fiber art, and more
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Wooden Artifacts
Ethnographic carvings, furniture, upholstery, frames, and veneer / marquetry / boulle
Groups & Networks
Members can join groups & networks within our organization that focus on specific topics in conservation.