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All events are free, unless otherwise noted. Seating reservations are required. For reservations and information, please call (310) 440-7300, or use the Make Reservation buttons below.
The Art of the Armorer in 16th-Century Europe
Donald LaRocca, curator of arms and armor, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, explores the greatest examples of 16th-century armor-making from Italy, Germany, England, and France, during a period when armor truly was sculpture in steel. Created by the leading armorers of the day for emperors, kings, and the nobility, these masterpieces now rank among the most treasured possessions of the major museums of Europe and the United States.
Free; reservations required.
Sunday, November 11, 2007, 4:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium
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The Guelph Treasure: From a Medieval Cathedral to Modern Museums
Christina Nielsen, assistant curator of medieval art, The Art Institute of Chicago, recounts the fascinating and, at times, turbulent story of the Guelph Treasure. Its history, which spans nearly a millennium, was profoundly influenced by important events, including the Crusades, the Reformation, and the Great Depression.
Free; reservations required.
Sunday, November 18, 2007, 4:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium
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Art, Passion, and Persuasion: The Formation of the Cleveland Museum's Collection of Medieval Art
Holger Klein, consulting curator of medieval art at the Cleveland Museum of Art and associate professor of art history and archaeology at Columbia University, explores the history of the museum's extraordinary collection of medieval artifacts and the fascinating story of the formation of medieval art collections in the United States.
Free; reservations required.
Thursday, December 13, 2007, 7:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorium
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Manuscript Illumination
Artist Sylvana Barrett demonstrates the art of manuscript illumination using traditional materials and techniques from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
1:00–2:00 p.m.: Gilding
2:00–3:00 p.m.: Painting
Thursdays, November 1, 2007–January 17, 2008, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum Studios
Arms and Armor
Drop by as master blacksmith and armorer Tony Swatton demonstrates materials and techniques used in making armor of the Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Free; no reservations required.
1:00–2:00 p.m.: Basic metal-shaping techniques
2:00–3:00 p.m.: Fluting and surface embellishment
Sundays, November 4, 2007–January 20, 2008, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum Studios
Explore Medieval and Renaissance Europe through dance, music, workshops, and performance. Crown yourself queen or king at a hands-on workshop and hear the age-old tale of Jonah and the whale and other stories. Experience 1,300 years of Western civilization in just one day!
Free; no reservations required.
Saturday, November 10, 2007, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum Courtyard
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Saints and Soldiers: Faith and Force in the Medieval World
This course explores two facets of daily life in the medieval world: religious devotion and the practice of chivalry. Getty Museum educators examine the role of religious and courtly arts in the Middle Ages through objects such as armor, reliquaries, and sculpture. Course fee $20. Open to 30 participants.
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Getty Center, GRI Lecture Hall
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Miniature Painting
Exquisite miniature paintings adorn the pages of illuminated manuscripts. Join artist Sylvana Barrett for this two-part workshop and learn about medieval pigments and historic painting techniques. Then make your own paint and create a miniature painting on handmade goat skin parchment. Course fee $65; $50 students. Open to 25 participants. Call (310) 440-7300 to sign up.
Tuesdays, November 6 and 13, 2007, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, December 4 and 11, 2007, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, January 15 and 22, 2008, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum Studios
Gordon Getty Concert: Ciaramella
The internationally renowned early music ensemble Ciaramella was founded musically on a core of winds: shawm, sackbut, recorder, organ, and voice. "One of the finest ensembles in the world today for this special repertoire" (San Francisco Classical Voice), Ciaramella presents a special program to complement the exhibition. Tickets $25; $20 students/seniors. Call (310) 440-7300 for tickets.
Saturday, December 1, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Getty Center, Harold M. Williams Auditorim
Curators lead gallery talks on the exhibition. Free; no reservations required. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
Eike Schmidt, associate curator of sculpture and decorative arts, the J. Paul Getty Museum
Wednesday, October 31, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum galleries
Jeffrey Weaver, associate curator of sculpture and decorative arts, the J. Paul Getty Museum
Thursday, November 29, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007, 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 10, 2008, 1:30 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum galleries
Thomas Kren, curator of manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum
Thursday, January 17, 2008, 1:30 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum galleries
A special one-hour overview of the exhibition. Free; no reservations required. Meet at the Museum Information Desk.
Tuesday–Sunday, November 13, 2007–January 20, 2008, 1:30 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum galleries
Hear medieval art experts describe several objects in the exhibition—from Byzantine tapestry to Ottonian carved ivories to Italian tournament armor—as art and treasure. Pick up an audio player in the Museum Entrance Hall or in the Exhibition Pavilion.
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Past Exhibitions
