Lesson plan

How Art Survives: An Introduction to Conservation

Grades 7-9

Art conservation blends science, history, and craft. In this lesson, students discover what it takes to restore and preserve artwork, exploring an uncommon career path and seeing firsthand how chemistry and art history intersect.

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