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Announcements and Academic Talks Test #010
Announcements and Academic Talks
1. What is the main topic of the talk?
A) The life story of the artist Rembrandt
B) The history of a famous painting
C) A problem in art restoration
D) Different types of painting varnish
2. What caused the dark appearance of the painting?
A) The artist's original intention
B) Damage from a fire
C) A layer of old varnish
D) Fading of the original paint
Professor: Let's turn our attention to the challenges of art conservation, using Rembrandt's famous painting, "The Night Watch," as a case study. For centuries, the painting was known for its dark, gloomy atmosphere. However, during a restoration in the 20th century, conservators discovered this darkness was largely due to a thick, discolored varnish applied long after Rembrandt's death. The most difficult decision was how much varnish to remove to reveal the original colors without damaging the paint underneath.
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