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February 2010

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Upcoming Leonardo Exhibition: Tickets for School Groups

School Visits

The exhibition Leonardo da Vinci and the Art of Sculpture: Inspiration and Invention will be on view March 23 through June 20, 2010 at the Getty Center. We are anticipating large crowds for the show, and so will be distributing timed tickets to guests on arrival.

We have set aside a limited number of these complimentary, timed tickets just for school groups. If you are bringing your class to the Getty Center and want to see this exhibition, Education staff will provide information about obtaining these tickets, if still available, upon arrival. These tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, we may not be able to accommodate every school group.

For more information about School Visits, visit the School Visit section of our Web site.

Studies for the Christ Child with a Lamb / da Vinci
Studies for the Christ Child with a Lamb, Leonardo da Vinci, 1503-1506

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Getty Drawing Hour
Sundays, February 7 and 21, 2010
3:30–5:30 p.m., Museum galleries
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Event Calendar

Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art during the Getty Drawing Hour, held on the first and third Sunday of every month. An artist provides general guidance; all you need to bring are drawing pads and pencils. All experience levels welcome. Free. Sign up at the Museum Information Desk beginning at 2:30 p.m. the day of the program.

Learn more about our Studio Courses.

Artist Peter Zokosky guides a participant in close looking and using perspective in the Classical Connections gallery at the Getty Center.
Artist Peter Zokosky guides a participant in close looking and using perspective in the Classical Connections gallery at the Getty Center.

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The Changing Landscape

Current Exhibitions

The exhibition Drawing Life: The Dutch Visual Tradition features some of the most beloved genres depicted by Dutch artists during the 1600s. The drawings in this exhibition include the depiction of beetles, panoramic landscapes, and children playing—a celebration of Dutch life in all of its diversity.

After exploring the exhibition, adapt the lesson "Framing the Landscape" and work with your students in grades 3–12 to build a personal drawing vocabulary. Students can experiment with various tools to create their own unique lines and marks using traditional art media, then create their own drawings that celebrate contemporary life in all of its diversity.

View the lesson "Framing the Landscape."

Learn more about the exhibition Drawing Life: The Dutch Visual Tradition, on view at the Getty Center through February 28, 2010.

Dead Tree by a Stream at the Foot of a Hill / Jacob van Ruisdael
Dead Tree by a Stream at the Foot of a Hill, Jacob van Ruisdael, about 1650–1660

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Changes in the Galleries

Did you know that works of art at the Getty Museum are often moved to new locations? Before you bring your class to the Getty, make sure all the artworks you want to visit are on view. Here is one change:

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Three Goddesses / Joseph Nollekens

Gallery Closure
Half of our first-floor galleries in the West Pavilion are closed for reinstallation and will reopen in March of 2010. These galleries include our 18th- and 19th-century displays of decorative arts, terracotta, and marble sculpture in Galleries W103, W102, and W101.

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Find the location of a work of art by using Getty Bookmarks. Register for an account and you'll always know the most current location of your bookmarked artworks. For the most up-to-date information, be sure to check Getty Bookmarks on the day of, or the night before, your visit.

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