Photographic print
A physical image produced through a photographic process, whose material and technique affect appearance and conservation.
Example
Read the process and date on the label because two photographic prints can differ substantially in surface, tone and stability.
Sources: musee-orsay.fr
Related terms
Conservation and research
Light-sensitive art
Works whose materials can fade or degrade through cumulative exposure to light.
Conservation and research
Condition report
A dated record of an object's physical state used to monitor change and guide handling, display or treatment.
Collections and curating
Temporary exhibition
A time-limited display organised around a defined artist, subject or group of works.
Techniques and materials
Oil on canvas
A painting made with oil-bound pigments on a woven textile support.
