King Tut. The Journey through the Underworld (Vannini Sandro); Taschen, 2020

Buried in the 14th century BC but unearthed by Howard Carter in 1922, the objects entombed with Tutankhamun are an invaluable window into a long-extinct belief system. Seen today, they create an intricate picture of how the ancient Egyptian people viewed the perilous journey to paradise, a utopian Egypt that could only be entered following the final judgment.
When acclaimed photographer Sandro Vannini started his work in Egypt in the late '90s, a technological revolution was about to unfold. Emerging technologies enabled him to document murals, tombs, and artifacts in unprecedented detail. Using the time-consuming and strenuous multi-shot technique, Vannini produced complete photographic reproductions that revealed colors in their original tones with vivid intensity. Through these extraordinary images, we discover the objects' quintessential features alongside the sophisticated and cleverly hidden details.
This comprehensive guide marks the centenary of Carter's first excavations in the Valley of the Kings. These inestimable works endure through Vannini's photographs in their full, timeless splendor. From offerings and rituals to Osiris and eternal life, Vannini's portfolio covers all facets of ancient Egyptian culture-but it is Tutankhamun's unique legacy that dominates these images. With texts by the photographer, captions by specialist Mohamed Megahed, and chapter introductions from scholars in the field, King Tut. The Journey through the Underworld puts much-debated mysteries to rest. The learned yet accessible forewords come from distinguished Egyptologists including Salima Ikram and David P. Silverman. Insightful narratives, resplendent images, and a contemporary standpoint make this title a fitting tribute to the Boy King's odyssey, illuminating an epoch that spanned an unimaginable 4,000 years.

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Параметр	Значение
ISBN	9783836584234
Автор(ы)	Vannini Sandro
Автор	Sandro Vannini
Вес	1.423
Возрастное ограничение	0+
Год издания	2020
Год публикации	2020
Жанр	история; известные фотографы
Издатель	Taschen
Издательство	Taschen
Кол-во страниц	512
Количество страниц	512
Обложка	твердый переплёт
Переплет	Твёрдый
Переплёт	Твёрдый
Серия	Basic Art Series
Тип обложки	твердая
Формат	156x217
Язык издания	eng
Язык	Английский