Conservation Knowledge in Art

Decay is general phenomena, so after completion, any artifacts undergo the process of deterioration automatically brought about by different causes. Artifacts displayed in museums and in private collections are not only good to look at, but makes us proud about our glorious heritage. Hence it is our duty to protect and preserve the works of art, both as a mark of respect for the past and as a responsibility towards our future generation. In the past, awareness for preservation was almost absent but situation is improving at present. To fulfill this obligation of preservation a scientific planned approach is necessary. A thorough knowledge about deterioration of artifacts is required as well as preservation. The deterioration of artifacts depends on the situation and location where the artifacts are kept. An artifact demands a suitable place where the general temperature, humidity and light are balanced. Otherwise, various types of decay will appear in the complicated structure of artifacts. Awareness of heritage as well as conservation knowledge are to be increased for preserving artifacts.