Paul D. Lynn

Paul D. Lynn (born 1964), is a late Egyptian/Early Coptic Art historian/conservator and is currently co-chair of the CCBDD Journal and Research Committee.

Research Contributions: Dr. Lynn has completed relevant research contributions in the areas of: cartonnage materials science testing,[1] pigment analysis and reconstruction,[2] conservation collections analysis,[3] as well as significant research and documentation in the area of Greco-Roman period Coptic funerary iconometry.[4][5]

Lynn is an active Egyptologist advocating current international restitution policies and guidelines regarding returning objects of significant artistic and historic value to their countries of origin.[6] He also espouses current trends in the conservation of historically significant objects and sites which attempt to leave culturally sensitive artifacts undisturbed when possible and to utilize all forms of non-destructive testing wherever practical.

Notes
  1. Trinity College Archives, Dublin 1985
  2. Namgyal Institute 1993-96
  3. "The Barthwell Collection", Baron-Forness Archives 1986
  4. Mellon Pre-Doctoral Fellow; "Objects of Ancient Origin: Selected Infant Sarcophogai", EUP, 1987, 34pgs.
  5. "Late Egyptian/Early Coptic Funerary Iconometrics" U of P, 1999
  6. UNESCO Guidelines 1970
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