Answer the following questions in details.

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What kind of training is required to study written sources?

Vidyadip · Accepted Answer

While studying and handling written sources the following training is required:

The students should have knowledge of scripts like Brahmi, Modi, Persian and their development.
They should know ways to obtain information about the social organisations and traditions.
They should know about the literature and writing style in past societies.
They should have basic knowledge about administrative systems, dynasties and cultures of the past.
They should study prevalent schools of painting and sculpture.
They should be able to collect information on types of paper, know about ink and colour of ancient document and ways to handle.
They should be well acquainted with properties of stones and metals used for inscriptions.
Articles published earlier on case study should be read.
They should know the chemicals and equipment used in various processes of cleaning and preserving the documents.
Modern know-how of approaches of managing exhibitions in museums, galleries and information technology.

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