{"product_id":"the-tomb-chapel-of-menna-tt-69-the-art-culture-and-science-of-painting-in-an-egyptian-tomb-9789774169847","title":"The Tomb Chapel of Menna (Tt 69): The Art, Culture, and Science of Painting in an Egyptian Tomb","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe most detailed set of studies ever on all aspects of one of the most beautifully decorated Egyptian non-royal tombs, new in paperback\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis lavishly 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Contributors: \u003cbr\u003e Cristina Beretta is based in Edinburgh, Scotland \u003cbr\u003e Pieter Collet lives in the Netherlands \u003cbr\u003e Katy Doyle lives in Boston, Massachusetts (USA) \u003cbr\u003e Elsa van Elslande, Laboratoire d'Arch ologie Mol culaire et Structurale (LAMS), CNRS is based in Paris, France \u003cbr\u003e Renata Garc a Moreno, University of Li ge, Belgium \u003cbr\u003e Melinda Hartwig, Georgia State University, Atlanta (USA) \u003cbr\u003e Fran ois-Philippe Hocquet, University of Li ge, Belgium \u003cbr\u003e Gregory Howarth is based in London, England \u003cbr\u003e Alexandra Kosinova is based in London, England \u003cbr\u003e Kerstin Leterme, University of Li ge, Belgium \u003cbr\u003e Bianca Madden is based in Oxford, England \u003cbr\u003e Fran ois Mathis, University of Li ge, Belgium \u003cbr\u003e Mark Perry is co-director of the Perry Lithgow Partnership Ltd., Chipping Norton, England \u003cbr\u003e David Strivay, University of Li ge, Belgium \u003cbr\u003e Douglas Thorp is based in London, England \u003cbr\u003e Peter Vandenabeele, Ghent University, Belgium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-13287901\"\u003eMelinda Hartwig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American University in Cairo Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/07\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.70h x 9.80w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789774169847\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9774169840\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HIS\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HIS002030\"\u003eAncient | Egypt\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC003000\"\u003eArchaeology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-ART\"\u003eArt\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-ART015060\"\u003eHistory | Ancient \u0026amp; Classical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelinda Hartwig (editor) currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American University in Cairo Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44590622998765,"sku":"9789774169847","price":94.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_291a93b9-7837-4f48-8529-d4fc3e2409c9.jpg?v=1702261831","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-tomb-chapel-of-menna-tt-69-the-art-culture-and-science-of-painting-in-an-egyptian-tomb-9789774169847","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}