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May 12, 2012 |
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Courses and Demonstrations |
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Art Circles
Saturday May 12, 2012
6 pm - 8 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enrich your Saturday nights. Join an open-ended discussion in the galleries to heighten your appreciation and understanding of the visual arts by exploring one masterpiece with an educator. The chosen work of art changes every session, making each visit a new experience. Course fee $20 per session (includes a sandwich voucher). Open to 50 participants. Meet at the Information Desk for course introduction.
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Family Activities |
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Family Art Stops
Weekends through June 17, 2012
2 pm, 2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Get up close and personal with a single work of art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared for families with children ages 5 and up. Sign-up begins 30 minutes before the program at the Museum Information Desk.
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Tours and Gallery Talks |
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Garden Tour
Daily
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Getty Center
The gardens of the Getty are the focus of this 45-minute tour. Meet the docent outside
at the bench under the sycamore trees near the front entrance to the Museum.
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¡Bienvenidos al Getty!
Weekends
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Disfruten de una breve y divertida introducción al Museo y sus colecciones. Las familias son bienvenidas. Los esperamos en la sala de entrada del Museo bajo la escalera.
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Focus Tour: Modern and Contemporary Art
Saturdays
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enjoy a one-hour tour focusing on modern and contemporary works at the Museum by exploring the art and culture of the late 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The tour may include the current photography exhibitions. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Architecture Tour
Daily
10:15 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
Museum Entrance Hall, Getty Center
Discover more about Richard Meier's architecture and the design of the Getty Center site in this 45-minute tour. Meet the docent outside at the bench under the sycamore trees near the front entrance to the Museum.
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Collection Highlights Tour
Daily
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
This one-hour tour provides an overview of major works from the Museum's collection. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Famous Faces: Celebrity Portraits
Weekends through July 15, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Examine the portrayal of identity, lifestyles, and celebrity culture in paintings, sculptures, and photographs. This one-hour tour looks at works in the exhibitions Herb Ritts: L.A. Style and Portraits of Renown: Photography and the Cult of Celebrity. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Masterpiece of the Week Talk
Daily through May 13, 2012
4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Let them eat pancakes! Join a 15-minute talk about Jean-Honoré Fragonard's charming drawing, which vividly portrays family life in late 18th-century France. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
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Exhibitions |
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The Life of Art: Context, Collecting, and Display
Daily
South Pavilion, Plaza Level, Getty Center
From the time an object is made until the day it enters a museum's collection, it may be displayed, used, and perceived in different ways. The Life of Art takes selected objects from the Getty Museum's galleries and encourages visitors to sit down and spend time with them, offering the opportunity to examine them closely to understand how they were made and functioned, why they were collected, and how they have been displayed. Through careful looking, what may be learned about the maker and previous owners of a French gilt-bronze wall light, for example, or the transformation in England of a Chinese porcelain bowl? Close engagement reveals the full lives of these works and why they continue to be collected and cherished today.
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Renaissance Drawings from Germany and Switzerland, 1470–1600
Daily through June 17, 2012
West Pavilion, Plaza Level, Getty Center
The period of 1470–1600 represents one of the high points in German art, spanning the careers of artists such as Martin Schongauer, Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach the Elder, and Hans Holbein the Younger. Because different styles of drawing developed in the various regions of present-day Germany and Switzerland, this exhibition of works from the Getty Museum's permanent collection is organized by region—the Middle and Upper Rhine, Switzerland, Nuremberg, and Saxony. The exhibition explores the drawings' wide range of functions and captivating subject matter, including mercenary soldiers and scenes of courtly love. It also presents important new scholarship in the field that has been accomplished during the past decades.
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Portraits of Renown: Photography and the Cult of Celebrity
Daily through August 26, 2012
West Pavilion, Terrace Level, Getty Center
Photography's remarkable propensity to shape visual identities has made it the leading vehicle for representing the famous. Soon after photography was invented in the 1830s, it was used to capture the likenesses and accomplishments of great men and women, gradually supplanting other forms of commemoration. In the twentieth century, the proliferation of photography and the transformative power of fame have helped to accelerate the desire for photographs of celebrities in magazines, newspapers, advertisements, and on the Internet. Drawn from the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection, the exhibition surveys some of the visual strategies used by photographers to picture the famous from the 1840s to the year 2000.
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Herb Ritts: L.A. Style
Daily through August 26, 2012
West Pavilion, Lower Level, Getty Center
Herb Ritts (American, 1952–2002) was a Los Angeles-based photographer who established an international reputation for his distinctive photographs of fashion models, nudes, and celebrities. From the late 1970s until his untimely death from AIDS in 2002, Ritts's ability to create photographs that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce was not only a testament to the power of his imagination and technical skill but also marked the synergy between art, popular culture, and business that followed in the wake of the Pop Art movement of the 1960s and 1970s. This exhibition features a selection of Ritts's vintage prints, magazine covers, Polaroids, and commercial video projects.
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Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350
Daily through May 13, 2012
North Pavilion, Plaza Level, Getty Center
The word "Gothic" evokes visions of soaring spires, graceful flying buttresses, and sparkling stained glass. The term is also applied to the style of manuscript illumination that reigned in Europe from around 1200 to 1350. The Gothic illuminated manuscripts in this exhibition, drawn from the Getty Museum's collections, are characterized by whimsical marginal decorations, vivid narratives, and a naturalistic style of painting. The period also saw an explosion in the variety of illustrated books being produced, ranging from scholastic university treatises to entertaining romances. On February 27, the pages of the manuscripts will be turned to allow visitors to see additional treasures.
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The Getty Research Institute: Recent Print Acquisitions
Daily through September 2, 2012
Research Institute Exhibition Gallery, Getty Center
Representing some of the finest works from the beginning of the 1500s through the late 1900s, this exhibition features recently acquired masterpieces, including Albrecht Dürer's classically inspired suite, Life of the Virgin, and his exquisite etching, Desperate Man. Piranesi's first edition Prisons present the kind of technical and formal innovations that have captivated print collectors, writers, and artists for 250 years; the Getty Research Institute's copy is an exciting discovery in a unique state of preservation. Besides highlighting collection strengths such as artist portraits and landscapes, the exhibition also features Karl Friederich Schinkel's designs for Mozart's operas, and a monumental 12-plate reproductive print after the Last Judgment by the so-called French Michelangelo, Jean Cousin.
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May 12, 2012 |
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Courses and Demonstrations |
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Handling Session: Gem-Carving Techniques
Weekends through August 26, 2012
11 am - 1 pm
Reading Room, Getty Villa
Explore the ancient art of gem engraving in this drop-in handling session. Touch and look closely at replicas of gems on display in the Museum's collection as well as the range of materials and tools in an ancient engraver's tool kit. These include drill bits with tips the size of a grain of sand and carving materials like diamond dust and olive oil.
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Drawing from Antiquity: Plein Air Drawings with Watercolor Pencils
Saturday May 12, 2012
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Outer Peristyle, Getty Villa
Be inspired by the Getty Villa's gardens and create your own plein air drawing. Join artist Elmira Adamian as she guides an informal lesson in the Outer Peristyle using nature as a subject matter. Supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Open to 25 participants. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the start of the program at the Tour Meeting Place.
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And so much traffic! Roman Poetry at the Getty Villa
Saturday May 12, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
So you think our urban life is bad? 2,000 years ago, Roman poets illuminated the horrors of urban living in sarcastic and irreverent detail. They extolled the pastoral in unrealistic, impassioned poems about nature and the seaside. Compare Roman city and country life and read selected Roman poems in an ideal location—the Getty Villa, a recreated Roman seaside mansion surrounded by the urban sprawl of Los Angeles. Course fee $35; $28 students. Open to 25 participants.
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Drawing from Antiquity: Plein Air Drawings with Watercolor Pencils
Saturday May 12, 2012
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Outer Peristyle, Getty Villa
Be inspired by the Getty Villa's gardens and create your own plein air drawing. Join artist and educator Elmira Adamian as she guides an informal lesson in the Outer Peristyle using nature as a subject matter. Supplies are provided, and all skill levels are welcome. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the start of the program at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Family Activities |
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Art Odyssey for Families
Weekends
2 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Enjoy a fun, activity-filled visit for children (ages 5 and up) and adults in this 30-minute journey through the galleries. Space is limited. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the program at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Tours and Gallery Talks |
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Garden Tour
Daily
10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Getty Villa
Discover the rich mythological and cultural connections of ancient gardens in this 40-minute tour of the Getty Villa's four Roman gardens. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance.
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Architecture Tour
Daily
10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Museum, Getty Villa
Explore the architecture of the Getty Villa and learn more about daily life in the ancient world in this 40-minute tour. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance.
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Villa Teen Apprentice Focus Tours: Love, Sex, and Desire
Weekends through May 20, 2012
12 pm, 2 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Explore a different perspective on the Museum's collection with our Teen Apprentices in this 45-minute tour. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the program at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Spotlight Talk: Collection Highlight
Weekends through December 30, 2012
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Discover the richness of ancient art in this 30-minute gallery talk that looks in-depth at a major work in the Museum's collection. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the talk at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Tea by the Sea
Saturdays through December 26, 2015
1 pm - 3 pm
Getty Villa
Enjoy Tea by the Sea, a special dining experience inspired by the Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, and fruits that grow at the Villa. Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu of sweet and savory sandwiches and pastries, along with fruits, cheeses, and a varied selection of teas. After tea, you can tour the Villa's authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens with knowledgeable docents, then spend the rest of the afternoon savoring the Villa's exhibitions and permanent collection. $36 per person.
Please reserve in advance. Call (800)369-3059 or email us at BonAppetitReservations@getty.edu.
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Exhibition Tour: Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Weekends through July 8, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
A special one-hour tour of the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Collection Highlights Tour
Saturdays through December 29, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
This one-hour tour provides an overview of major works from the Museum's collection. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Culinary Garden Tour
Saturdays through June 30, 2012
2:30 pm
Getty Villa
Enjoy a 30-minute food-themed tour of the Getty Villa's gardens as you explore the plants, herbs, and fruits used for cooking in antiquity. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance.
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Exhibition Spotlight Talk: Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Weekends through July 8, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join an educator for a 30 minute in-depth discussion featuring a single object or theme from the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Restaurant Events |
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Tea by the Sea
Saturdays through December 26, 2015
1 pm - 3 pm
Getty Villa
Enjoy Tea by the Sea, a special dining experience inspired by the Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, and fruits that grow at the Villa. Feast on a Mediterranean-inspired menu of sweet and savory sandwiches and pastries, along with fruits, cheeses, and a varied selection of teas. After tea, you can tour the Villa's authentically re-created first-century Roman gardens with knowledgeable docents, then spend the rest of the afternoon savoring the Villa's exhibitions and permanent collection. $36 per person.
Please reserve in advance. Call (800)369-3059 or email us at BonAppetitReservations@getty.edu.
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Exhibitions |
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Molten Color: Glassmaking in Antiquity
Daily
Museum, Floor 2, Getty Villa
In 2003, the J. Paul Getty Museum acquired a collection of over 350 pieces of ancient glass, formerly owned by Erwin Oppenländer. The works on view in Molten Color are remarkable for their high quality, their chronological breadth, and the glassmaking techniques illustrated by their manufacture. The vessels are accompanied by text and videos illustrating ancient glassmaking techniques.
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Roman Ephebe from Naples
Daily
Getty Villa
Youth as a Lamp Bearer, a long-term loan from the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples, is on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa.
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Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Daily through July 9, 2012
Museum, Floor 2, Getty Villa
From her genesis among earlier deities in the ancient Near East to her adoption in Roman culture as Venus, this exhibition explores the realms of Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love. It moves beyond the familiar aspects of desire, seduction, feminine beauty, and sexuality to demonstrate the various facets of this complex divinity: civic protectress, helper to sailors, and manipulator of mortals. Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum, the exhibition includes objects ranging from large-scale sculpture to delicate jewelry drawn from both museums' collections as well as major loans from Italian institutions.
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The Sanctuaries of Demeter and Persephone at Morgantina
Daily through January 21, 2013
Museum, Floor 1, Getty Villa
A cache of votive offerings excavated from the sanctuaries of the ancient city of Morgantina is on loan from the Museo Archeologico of Aidone, Sicily. These objects, which date from 400 to 200 B.C., were given as gifts by worshippers to Demeter and her daughter Persephone, goddesses of agricultural fertility. Ranging from terracotta figures of the deities to bone hair pins and oil lamps used in nocturnal rituals, the artifacts reveal worship practices and highlight the vibrancy of local craftsmanship. Several works have been conserved by the Getty, such as a bust of Persephone, for which treatment uncovered a painted scene of dancing women on her garment.
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