The Luxor Temple of Amun-Re, built to commemorate the divine power
of the pharaohs, is one of the iconic monuments of New Kingdom
Egypt. In the 4th century C.E., the Roman Imperial government,
capitalizing on the site's earlier significance, converted the
temple into a military camp and constructed a lavishly painted cult
chamber dedicated to the four emperors of the Tetrarchy. These
frescoes provide fascinating insight into the political landscape
of the late Roman Empire and, as the only surviving wall paintings
from the tetrarchic period, into the history of Roman art. The
culmination of a groundbreaking conservation project, this volume
brings together scholars across disciplines for a comprehensive
look at the frescoes and their architectural, archaeological, and
historical contexts. More than 150 stunning illustrations present
the paintings for the first time in their newly conserved state,
along with a selection of 19th-century documentary watercolors.
This remarkable publication illustrates how physical context,
iconography, and style were used to convey ideology throughout
Rome's provinces. Published in association with the American
Research Center in Egypt, Inc.
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