Deterioration of the physical condition of art objects

Art objects: sculpture, architecture and paintings deteriorate naturally with the passage of time. This deterioration is considerably aggravated by air pollution, particularly in modern cities. Inappropriate air-conditioning and heating, prolonged dampness, mould, insects, rough handling and transportation (to exhibitions), together with the effects of natural disasters (such as fire or flood) and bombardment in time of war, all lead to a diminution in the quality of extant works of art.

1. Loss of capacity with age
2. Fatigue in materials

1. Deterioration of cultural artefacts by tourism
2. Damage to cultural artefacts by environmental pollution

1. Destruction of human heritage

1. Unethical practices in the arts
2. Insufficient funding of the arts
3. Floods
4. Fires
5. Environmental pollution
6. Air pollution

1. Deterioration of stored documents and archives
2. Debasement of works of art

1. Deterioration
2. Art