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curatorial-research
Conduct art historical research, provenance investigation, and scholarly analysis to inform exhibitions, acquisitions, and publications using primary and secondary sources
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# Curatorial Research
Conduct comprehensive art historical research, provenance investigation, and scholarly analysis to inform curatorial decisions for exhibitions, acquisitions, and publications.
## Overview
This skill provides methodologies and frameworks for conducting rigorous curatorial research. It encompasses art historical analysis, provenance research, scholarly writing, and the critical evaluation of primary and secondary sources to support museum and gallery operations.
## Capabilities
### Art Historical Research
- Conduct iconographic and iconological analysis
- Apply formal analysis methodologies
- Research artist biographies and oeuvres