4U: Restoring Art (20240307~08)

What was a traditional technique for art restoration that could sometimes cause damage to paintings?

• Applying a fresh protective varnish

• Using x-rays to see hidden layers of paint

• Recording light waves to figure out the exact colors of the paints

• Covering the painting in wood ash and washing it away with water

What modern technology tool do art restorers use to see hidden layers of paint and previous repair work in oil paintings?

• 3D printing

• X-rays

• Spectroscopy

• Machine learning

What is the profession of Leo Tsai, who trained under a famous restorer in Florence?

• Art Restorer

• Painter

• Architect

• Sculptor

What did Leo Tsai specialize in restoring after training in Florence?

• Temple door god paintings

• Modern art sculptures

• Abstract oil paintings

• Digital art installations

Listen and answer the question.

• France

• Japan

• Taiwan

• Florence, Italy

Listen and answer the question.

• Photography

• Sculptures

• Watercolor paintings

• Oil paintings

What event caused many old paintings to be damaged and await restoration in Florence in 1966?

• Earthquake

• Fire

• Flood

• Tornado

Can you now study the subject of art restoration in Taiwan?

• Yes

• No

Would you like a career as an art restorer?

• Yes, I would.

• No, I wouldn't.

Match the following.

• protective

• adj. 最初的

• ash

• n. 灰、灰燼

• original

• adj. 有限的

• apply

• adj. 保護的

• limited

• v. 塗、敷