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Modern Conservation Technique: Wall Paintings in the Valley of the Queens, a Testament to the Beauty of a Dual Conservation-Restoration Approach

Received: 18 October 2016    Accepted: 15 December 2016    Published: 10 January 2017
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Conservation-restoration’s overall objective is the preservation, protection, and enhancement of historic values currently present in archaeological and cultural heritage. Conservative conservation-restoration influenced by modern restoration techniques, should be able to improve on previous conservation-only efforts. It is important to emphasize that whenever possible during the cleaning phases, the historical and aesthetic aspects of a monument are respected. This involves safeguarding restoration and conservation carried out in the past and preserving the original patina. This article presents a dual conservation-restoration approach because it is in this way that human artistry expresses itself: there is an aesthetic aspect derived from the innate artistic inspiration of the artist/painter and creators as well as a historical aspect placing the work in a determinate place and time. This technique differs from the conservation-only status quo currently practiced in the Middle East, in countries such as Egypt, which favor the historical aspect more than original aesthetics.

DOI 10.11648/j.ija.20160406.12
Published in International Journal of Archaeology (Volume 4, Issue 6, November 2016)
Page(s) 95-102
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Keywords

Conservation, Archaeology, Egyptology, Conservation-Restoration, Ancient Egypt, Art, Nefertari, Conservation Science

References
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[5] Lotfi Khaled Hassan. “A Preliminary report, Conservation of wall paintings of small temple at Medinet Habu,” Unpublished. The Oriental Institute, Chicago University. USA. 2007.
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[7] Paul Getty Institute, Nefertari Luci D’Egitto, Roma, 1995
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