Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Preserving/conserving objects of cultural and artistic value
Conservation-restoration is concerned with preserving objects of cultural and artistic value, like paintings and tapestries.
Hi,
Can I replace "preserving" in the above with "conserving" without making a change in meaning? Thanks in advance.
Hi,
Can I replace "preserving" in the above with "conserving" without making a change in meaning? Thanks in advance.
Top answer
I wouldn't. The original has a more physical connotation, and anyway, 'conserve' already appears in the subject, making for poor style.
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I wouldn't. The original has a more physical connotation, and anyway, 'conserve' already appears in the subject, making for poor style.
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