Code

2651.2

Description

Art restorers work to perform corrective treatment based on an evaluation of the aesthetic, historic and scientific characteristics of art objects. They determine the structural stability of art pieces and address problems of chemical and physical deterioration.

Alternative label

• restoration artist

• restoration technician

• artifact conservator

• preserver

• restorer

• art objects repairer

• restorers

Regulatory aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Hierarchy

• 2 - Professionals
  • 26 - Legal, social and cultural professionals
    • 265 - Creative and performing artists
      • 2651 - Visual artists
        • art restorer

Essential skills and competences

• apply restoration techniques
• assess conservation needs
• coordinate operational activities
• create solutions to problems
• ensure safety of exhibition
• evaluate restoration procedures
• provide conservation advice
• restore art using scientific methods
• select restoration activities
• use ICT recources to solve work related tasks

Essential Knowledge

• museum databases

Optional skills and competences

• communicate in English in a competent way
• evaluate art quality
• interact with an audience
• perform project management
• present reports
• respect cultural differences in the field of exhibition
• specialise in conservation-restoration of specific types of objects
• work in restoration team

Optional Knowledge

• art collections
• art history

Status

released

Concept URI

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/09a40a9a-2b60-422c-abe4-96d829bc27df