Deformed Statues of Ramses II: a Study of Disruptive Restorations in Egypt in the 21st Century
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage • 2020
Publication Information
Authors
Sara Abdoh
Keywords
bad restoration, digital tools, canon of proportions, Luxor Temple, Akhmim
Journal
Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage
Publisher
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Volume
20
Issue
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Pages
99-109
publication.type
International
Paper Link
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Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
The research paper discusses the problem of distorting the body proportions in Ramses II statues during the inadequate restoration operations carried out in the 21st century in Egypt. It also discusses the correct artistic body proportions and formation of Ramses II, which must be followed when assembling and restoring statues depicting this figure, at the same time taking into consideration other, unrestored statues, reliefs and paintings of the same subject. In addition, it looks at global restoration technologies that can help to solve the problem of improper restoration in Egypt.
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