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) Responses The curator wants to make sure that the temperature and humidity are comfortable for visitors. The curator wants to make sure that the temperature and humidity are comfortable for visitors. Keeping the temperature and humidity at a set level will save money. Keeping the temperature and humidity at a set level will save money. The ultraviolet rays will damage the painting by fading and flaking the paint. The ultraviolet rays will damage the painting by fading and flaking the paint. Ultraviolet rays will fade the paint pigment and high temperature and humidity will damage the paint.
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The best answer that describes the reasons for the curator's choice is: Ultraviolet rays will fade the paint pigment and high temperature and humidity will damage the paint.
This response highlights the protection of the painting from UV damage and the effects of unsuitable temperature and humidity levels, which is likely the curator's primary concern in preserving the artwork.
