Jean-Claude Golvin

Jean-Claude Golvin (born 1942) is a French archaeologist and architect. He specializes in the artistic reconstruction of ancient cities and monuments.
==Biography==
Born on 18 December 1942 in , Tunisia as the son of art historian , Jean later studied in Algiers.
In 1995, Jean illustrated L'Expédition d'Egypte, 1798-1801, included within was a detailed overview,Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Siege of Alexandria: "Communication is Key"]] and normal overview of Alexandria.Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: Introduction to Alexandria: "Alexandria in a Nutshell"Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: Alexandria: Planning of the City: "Functional & Beautiful" Also included was an illustration of the Canopic road of Alexandria,Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: Introduction to Alexandria: "The Canopic Way" a recreation of the Roman era Alexandrine Lageion and Serapeum, Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Serapeion of Alexandria: "The Serapeion" a view from the Mediterranean Sea of the port,Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Island of Pharos: "The Heptastadion" its Canopic Way,Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Island of Pharos: "Seperating Ports" and lighthouse.Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Island of Pharos: "A Three Tiered Structure"
In 1997, Jean illustrated L'Egypte restituée, tome 3. Sites, temples et pyramides de Moyenne et de Basse Egypte, included within was; a recreation of the city of Memphis,Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The City of Memphis: "The First Capital", a in Giza,Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Origin of the Pyramid: "From Burial Pits to Mastabas" the pyramids of Giza,Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: An Overview of the Giza Necropolis: "The Giza Plateau"Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Riddles of the Sphinx: "When Was It Built & Who Does It Represent?" and Temple Sphinx.Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: An Overview of the Giza Necropolis: "An Immense Funerary Complex"Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Riddles of the Sphinx: "The Lost Colors"
In 2012, Jean illustrated Il était une fois... les Romains en Languedoc, included within was an illustration of the Lageion Hippodrome.Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: The Hippodrome of Alexandria: "The Lageion"
Today, he has created more than 800 drawings, which include three volumes focusing on the reconstitution of ancient Egypt. His exquisitely detailed work can be found in books and museums around the world.Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: Rediscovering Egypt: "A Unique Contribution"
==Behind the scenes==
Jean-Claude Golvin collaborated with the team behind Assassin's Creed: Origins for their Discovery Tour educational game-mode. He created 19 exclusive watercolors for the development team to use as basis for creating the cities.Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – Tours: Rediscovering Egypt: "The Art of Jean-Claude Golvin" He later collaborated with Ubisoft again during the development of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, with his first drawing of a top-down layout for the ancient Viking town of serving the developers as a guideline on towns from that time period.The Art of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Chapter Two: Norway
==Assassin's Creed credits==
*Assassin's Creed: Origins (2017) - consultant
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (2020) - consultant, concept artist
==Appearances==
*Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt 
*Discovery Tour: Viking Age 
==References==
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Category:Architects
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Category:Assassin's Creed: Origins development team
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