Question

Which statement best describes the difference between preservation and restoration A preservation is lengthy while restoration is relatively quick B restoration involve chemicals while preservation uses special containers C preservation is a highly complex science restoration relies mostly on art history D restoration returns in art history to near its original state preservation maintains the work to resist decay

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the difference between preservation and restoration is:

D restoration returns an art piece to near its original state, while preservation maintains the work to resist decay.

Preservation focuses on safeguarding and maintaining the integrity of an object or artwork to prevent further deterioration, while restoration aims to repair and return an object to its original appearance or condition as closely as possible.