Question

Which of the following are elements of training required for the job of collecting and managing material sources of history?

• A. Knowledge of various schools and styles of arts and their development.
• B. Knowledge of mass media and popular culture.
• C. Knowledge of making replicas of artefacts and fossils.
• D. Knowledge of managing exhibitions in museums, galleries, and information technology.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Knowledge of various schools and styles of arts and their development.
C Knowledge of making replicas of artefacts and fossils.
D Knowledge of managing exhibitions in museums, galleries, and information technology.

The necessary training required for the job of collecting and managing material sources of history are:

1) Basic knowledge of archaeological method and theory, and the history of ancient civilisations.

2) Knowledge of the regional sources of materials like stones, minerals, metals, and clay used in the production of artefacts and their chemical properties.

3) Knowledge of equipment and chemicals necessary for the cleaning of artefacts and other chemical processes.

4) Knowledge of various schools and styles of arts and their development.

5) Knowledge and skills of making replicas (models) of artefacts and fossils.

6) Knowledge of managing exhibitions in museums, galleries, and information technology.

7) Writing research reports and articles.