Art Conservation and Textile Preservation Quiz

What inspired Gwen Spicer to pursue a career in art conservation?

• Her grandmother's influence in sewing and embroidery

• A high school art class

• A visit to a famous museum

• A book she read about art history

Which fields are essential for a career in art conservation according to Gwen?

• Economics, Politics, and Geography

• Mathematics, Literature, and Philosophy

• Music, Dance, and Theater

• Studio Art, History, and Sciences

What is the primary goal of conservation as opposed to restoration?

• To change the artifact's appearance

• To replicate the artifact

• To maintain as much of the original as possible

• To make artifacts look new again

Which museum's flags is Gwen currently working on?

• The Smithsonian Museum

• The Louvre Museum

• The British Museum

• The West Point Museum

What role did women play in the preservation of historical flags?

• They documented the history of the flags

• They were instrumental in preserving existing flags

• They designed new flags

• They funded the preservation projects