paintings, textiles, sculptures, architecture, time-based art and new media. Archaeological conservation Architectural conservation Books, manuscripts, and documentation conservation Ceramic conservation Glass conservation Historic garden conservation Historic Site conservation Ivory conservation Metal conservation Musical instrument conservation Painting conservation Photograph conservation Textile conservation Wooden furniture conservation Time-Based Media conservation New Media conservation Ethics The primary goal for conservators and restorers is the preservation of cultural property. In order to achieve this goal, conservators abide by a code of ethics and guidelines that establish the principles that guide conservation professionals and others who are involved in the care of cultural property. An example of a code of ethics and guidelines for practice were created by the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC). One of the most important principles in a conservator's code of ethics is that treatments should be reversible, which means that one must be able to undo any treatment in the future. Conservators strive to only minimize interventions and not completely alter an object during restoration. Conservation focuses on the material aspects of art, and respect for original materials remains a crucial element of the field's ethics. Professional organizations American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) Art Conservation The Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM) International Council of Museums – Committee for Conservation(ICOM-CC) International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (ICC) Canadian Conservation Institute Canadian Association for Conservation (CAC) Institute of Conservation (UK) References External links British Museum Conservation Metropolitan Museum of Art Conservation Museum of Fine Arts Conservation O-NET OnLine Summary Report for Museum Technicians and Conservators Smithsonian Museum Conservation Canadian Conservation Institute Spotlight on Careers: Museums The Conservator-Restorer: A Definition of the Profession What does a Museum Conservator do? Museum occupations Arts occupations Collections care Art history Museology Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage hr:Konzervator restaurator