A curator decides to display an eighteenth-century painting in a windowless room with controlled temperature and humidity. Pick
the answer that best describes the reasons for her choice: (1 point) 1)The curator wants to make sure that the temperature and humidity are comfortable for visitors. 2)Keeping the temperature and humidity at a set level will save money. 3)The ultraviolet rays will damage the painting by fading and flaking the paint. 4)Ultraviolet rays will fade the paint pigment and high temperature and humidity will damage the paint.
When displaying artworks you need to take into consideration how the elements could possibly damage the art. Artworks are fragile and need to be preserved. Ultraviolet rays from the sun fades paint pigments and the painting will lose it's original colors and vibrancy therefore keeping it out of direct sunlight is best. High temperatures and humidity will damage the painting making it curl or peel or moisture will build up on the surface damaging the paint therefore controlling the temperature and humidity will keep this from happening.
The Battles of Lexington and Concord signaled the start of the American Revolutionary war on April 19, 1775. The British Army set out from Boston to capture rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington as well as to destroy the Americans store of weapons and ammunition in Concord.
