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Book SynopsisThis illustrated book is the culmination of a project to document and conserve the tomb of Menna, one of the most beautiful and complex painted tombs of the ancient Egyptian necropolis at Luxor. Through conservation, the tomb, which previously lay open to environmental influence, was brought back to its former glory. Aided by non-invasive methods of scientific analysis, the historical and cultural importance of Menna’s paintings can now be viewed and studied and enjoyed by a worldwide audience. High-definition photography and drawings complement specialist essays by scholars, scientists, and technicians, who discuss the artistic and cultural significance of the paintings, their architectural context, and scientific importance. Directed by Dr. Hartwig and administered by the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) as part of its Egyptian Antiquities Conservation Project, the project was funded by a grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), sponsored by Georgia State University, and carried out in collaboration with Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities.
Trade Review"Gorgeous tomb. Gorgeous book. If only all ancient Egyptian tombs were published like this."—
Kara Cooney, UCLATable of ContentsContributors List of Illustrations and Tables Foreword Gerry Scott III Acknowledgments Introduction: The Significance of the Tomb Chapel of Menna (TT 69) Melinda Hartwigˆ Abbreviations of Locations in TT69 5 Part 1: The Tomb Chapel of Menna (TT 69) 1: The Tomb of Menna and Its Owner Melinda Hartwig 2: Scenes and Texts in the Tomb Chapel of Menna Melinda Hartwig Part 2: Methods of Analysis, Conservation, and Documentation 3: Archaeometry Research on the Wall Paintings in the Tomb Chapel of Menna Renata García-Moreno, François-Philippe Hocquet, François Mathis, Elsa Van Elslande, David Strivay, and Peter Vandenabeele 4: Conservation of the Tomb Chapel of Menna Bianca Madden, Cristina Beretta, Greg Howarth, Sasa Kosinova, Mark Perry, Doug Thorp, and Melinda Hartwig 5: Photographic and Digital Survey of the Tomb Chapel of Menna Katy Doyle and Pieter Collet 6: Visual and Archaeometric Analysis of the Paintings I: Visual Analysis of the Paintings Melinda Hartwig and Kerstin Leterme II. Archaeometric Analysis of the Paintings Melinda Hartwig Part 3: The Tomb Chapel of Menna in Context 7: The Tomb Chapel of Menna in Historical, Religious, and Artistic Context Melinda Hartwig List of Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index
