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February 5, 2012 |
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Garden Tour
Daily
11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Getty Center
This is a 45-minute tour of the Getty gardens, including Robert Irwin's Central Garden. Meet the docent outside at the bench under the sycamore trees near the front entrance of 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: Sculpture Highlights
Sundays
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Experience the art of sculpture in a one-hour tour focusing on the Museum's collection of works from European history and the recent past. 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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Exhibition Tour: Pacific Standard Time
Weekends through February 5, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Set your watch to Pacific Standard Time and celebrate the art of Southern California. In this one-hour tour, survey exhibitions at the Getty Center that are part of the Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945–1980 initiative. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Masterpiece of the Week Talk
Daily through February 5, 2012
4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Can an unidentified floating object be rational? You decide. Join an educator in this 15-minute talk looking at Ron Davis's Vector. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
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February 7, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Medieval and Renaissance Art
Tuesdays
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enjoy a one-hour tour focusing on the Museum's medieval and Renaissance collections by exploring the art and culture of these related and distinctive historic periods. The tour may spotlight the current manuscripts exhibition. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Famous Faces: Celebrity Portraits
Tuesdays - Fridays February 7 - April 6, 2012
1:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Examine the portrayal of identity, lifestyles, and celebrity culture in paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Tuesday February 7, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Rachel Rivenc, assistant scientist at the Getty Conservation Institute, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition From Start to Finish: De Wain Valentine's Gray Column. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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Masterpiece of the Week Talk
Daily, February 7 - February 12, 2012
4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Greetings from L.A. Encounter Garry Winogrand's iconic 1964 photograph of LAX in this 15-minute talk. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
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February 8, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Paintings Highlights
Wednesdays
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Experience the art of painting in a one-hour tour focusing on the finest examples from the Museum's collection of works by European painters. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Wednesday February 8, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Elizabeth Morrison, curator of Manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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February 9, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Fit for a King
Thursdays
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Explore paintings, sculpture and decorative arts made during the reigns of the kings of France Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI in this one-hour tour of the Museum's extraordinary 17th- and 18th-century collections. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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February 10, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: The Era of Impressionism
Fridays through December 15, 2015
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Explore the work of artists such as Monet, Degas and Van Gogh in this one-hour tour of the Museum's 19th-century collection. The tour may include sculpture, photographs, or drawings. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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February 11, 2012 |
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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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Famous Faces: Celebrity Portraits
Weekends February 11 - April 8, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Examine the portrayal of identity, lifestyles, and celebrity culture in paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Meet the educator at the Museum Information Desk.
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February 14, 2012 |
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Masterpiece of the Week Talk
Daily, February 14 - February 19, 2012
4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
What to do on Valentine's Day? Come see John Deare's sensual image of Venus Reclining on a Sea Monster with Cupid and a Putto in this 15-minute talk. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
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February 15, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Wednesday February 15, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Christopher Platts, department of Manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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February 21, 2012 |
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Masterpiece of the Week Talk
Daily, February 21 - February 26, 2012
4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
How does an artist gives a voice to history? In this 15-minute talk, see an example in Carrie Mae Weems's photograph And I Cried. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
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February 28, 2012 |
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Masterpiece of the Week Talk
Daily, February 28 - March 4, 2012
4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
What do great collectors covet? In this 15-minte talk, examine an elegant cupboard, which was at the top of Mr. Getty's wishlist. Meet the educator at the Information Desk.
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February 29, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Wednesday February 29, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Virginia Heckert, curator of Photographs, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition In Focus: Los Angeles, 1945–1980. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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March 1, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Thursday March 1, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Emma Richardson, fellow at the Getty Conservation Institute, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition From Start to Finish: De Wain Valentine's Gray Column. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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March 7, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Wednesday March 7, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Virginia Heckert, curator of Photographs, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition In Focus: Los Angeles, 1945–1980. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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March 10, 2012 |
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Point-of-View Talk
Saturday March 10, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Los Angeles-based architect Fred Fisher known for his creative spaces. He and his firm, Fisher Partners, designed the Walter and Leonore Annenberg Center for Information Science and Technology at the California Institute of Technology and the Robert F. Erburu Gallery at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, among others. Fisher presents a gallery talk exploring representations of Los Angeles. Complements the exhibition In Focus: Los Angeles, 1945–1980. Sign-up begins at 1:00 at the Information Desk.
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March 14, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Wednesday March 14, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Elizabeth Morrison, curator of Manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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March 21, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Wednesday March 21, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Christopher Platts, department of Manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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April 10, 2012 |
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Famous Faces: Celebrity Portraits
Tuesdays - Fridays April 10 - July 13, 2012
1:30 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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April 11, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Wednesday April 11, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Elizabeth Morrison, curator of Manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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April 14, 2012 |
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Famous Faces: Celebrity Portraits
Weekends April 14 - 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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April 18, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Wednesday April 18, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Christopher Platts, department of Manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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June 7, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Thursday June 7, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Elizabeth Morrison, curator of Manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition Heaven, Hell, and Dying Well: Images of Death in the Middle Ages. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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July 18, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Wednesday July 18, 2012
2:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Elizabeth Morrison, curator of Manuscripts, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads a gallery talk on the exhibition Heaven, Hell, and Dying Well: Images of Death in the Middle Ages. Meet under the stairs in the Museum Entrance Hall.
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Tours and Gallery Talks |
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February 5, 2012 |
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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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Collection Highlights Tour
Weekends
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
This one-hour tour provides an overview of major works from the Museum's collection. Ofrecida en español. Space is limited. Sign up at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance 15 minutes before the tour.
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Spotlight Talk: Cypriot Bowl with Scenes of Daily Life
Daily through February 29, 2012
1 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Learn how to look at ancient art in this 20-minute gallery talk examining in depth one work in the Museum's collection. The featured object this month is a Cypriot Bowl with Scenes of Daily Life from about 2000–1900 B.C. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the talk at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Focus Tour: Seeing the Modern in the Ancient
Sunday February 5, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Why do some ancient works in the Museum's collection remind us of modern art? How does our experience with modern art color our interpretation of antiquities? Join this hour-long tour to discuss these questions and to consider how modern artists were inspired by the classical past. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 6, 2012 |
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Spotlight Talk: Cypriot Bowl with Scenes of Daily Life
Mondays February 6 - February 27, 2012
11 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Learn how to look at ancient art in this 20-minute gallery talk examining in depth one work in the Museum's collection. The featured object this month is a Cypriot Bowl with Scenes of Daily Life from about 2000–1900 B.C. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the talk at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Collection Highlights Tour
Weekdays
2 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
This one-hour tour provides an overview of major works from the Museum's collection. Space is limited. Sign up at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance 15 minutes before the tour.
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Focus Tour: Conservation
Monday February 6, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Get an insider's perspective on the restoration and preservation of ancient objects in the MuseumÕs collection. Antiquities Conservation staff lead 30-minute tours on a variety of topics from the treatment of various media such as ceramic, stone, and painting, to protecting works from earthquake damage. Tour topic subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 8, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: The Faces of Ancient Rome
Wednesday February 8, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
The Roman Empire's history is filled with stories of combat, triumph, alliance, and scandal. In this one-hour tour, see how ancient Rome's portraiture reflects its colorful history, and how images were used as propaganda tools. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 9, 2012 |
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Garden Tour
Thursdays
10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Museum Galleries, 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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Tea by the Sea
Thursdays
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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Focus Tour: Animals in Ancient Art
Thursday February 9, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
From the snakes used to ward off evil to the ferocious felines fought by gladiators, animals abound in ancient art. This one-hour tour illuminates their mythology, symbolism, and role in daily life. Tour topic subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 10, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Myths, Gods, and Goddesses
Friday February 10, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
In this one-hour tour, discover ancient deities and their escapades as they are depicted in works of art. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 11, 2012 |
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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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Focus Tour: The Faces of Ancient Rome
Saturday February 11, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
The Roman Empire's history is filled with stories of combat, triumph, alliance, and scandal. In this one-hour tour, see how ancient Rome's portraiture reflects its colorful history, and how images were used as propaganda tools. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 12, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Myths, Gods, and Goddesses
Sunday February 12, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
In this one-hour tour, discover ancient deities and their escapades as they are depicted in works of art. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 13, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Curator's Choice
Monday February 13, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join a Getty curator for an hour-long insider's perspective on works of art in the permanent collection. Tour topic subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 15, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Seeing the Modern in the Ancient
Wednesday February 15, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Why do some ancient works in the Museum's collection remind us of modern art? How does our experience with modern art color our interpretation of antiquities? Join this hour-long tour to discuss these questions and to consider how modern artists were inspired by the classical past. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 16, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Myths, Gods, and Goddesses
Thursday February 16, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
In this one-hour tour, discover ancient deities and their escapades as they are depicted in works of art. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 17, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Animals in Ancient Art
Friday February 17, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
From the snakes used to ward off evil to the ferocious felines fought by gladiators, animals abound in ancient art. This one-hour tour illuminates their mythology, symbolism, and role in daily life. Tour topic subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 18, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Seeing the Modern in the Ancient
Saturday February 18, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Why do some ancient works in the Museum's collection remind us of modern art? How does our experience with modern art color our interpretation of antiquities? Join this hour-long tour to discuss these questions and to consider how modern artists were inspired by the classical past. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 19, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: The Faces of Ancient Rome
Sunday February 19, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
The Roman Empire's history is filled with stories of combat, triumph, alliance, and scandal. In this one-hour tour, see how ancient Rome's portraiture reflects its colorful history, and how images were used as propaganda tools. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 20, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Conservation
Monday February 20, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Get an insider's perspective on the restoration and preservation of ancient objects in the Museum's collection. Antiquities Conservation staff lead 30-minute tours on a variety of topics from the treatment of various media such as ceramic, stone, and painting, to protecting works from earthquake damage. Tour topic subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 22, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Myths, Gods, and Goddesses
Wednesday February 22, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
In this one-hour tour, discover ancient deities and their escapades as they are depicted in works of art. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 23, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Seeing the Modern in the Ancient
Thursday February 23, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Why do some ancient works in the Museum's collection remind us of modern art? How does our experience with modern art color our interpretation of antiquities? Join this hour-long tour to discuss these questions and to consider how modern artists were inspired by the classical past. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 24, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: The Faces of Ancient Rome
Friday February 24, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
The Roman Empire's history is filled with stories of combat, triumph, alliance, and scandal. In this one-hour tour, see how ancient Rome's portraiture reflects its colorful history, and how images were used as propaganda tools. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 25, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Animals in Ancient Art
Saturday February 25, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
From the snakes used to ward off evil to the ferocious felines fought by gladiators, animals abound in ancient art. This one-hour tour illuminates their mythology, symbolism, and role in daily life. Tour topic subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 26, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Myths, Gods, and Goddesses
Sunday February 26, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
In this one-hour tour, discover ancient deities and their escapades as they are depicted in works of art. Tour topic is subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 27, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Curator's Choice
Monday February 27, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join a Getty curator for an hour-long insider's perspective on works of art in the permanent collection. Tour topic subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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February 29, 2012 |
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Focus Tour: Animals in Ancient Art
Wednesday February 29, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
From the snakes used to ward off evil to the ferocious felines fought by gladiators, animals abound in ancient art. This one-hour tour illuminates their mythology, symbolism, and role in daily life. Tour topic subject to change. Sign-up begins 15 minutes before the tour at the Tour Meeting Place.
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March 29, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Thursday March 29, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
David Saunders, assistant curator of antiquities, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads an hour-long 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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March 30, 2012 |
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Exhibition Tour: Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Fridays and Saturdays March 30 - June 30, 2012
3 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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April 8, 2012 |
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Touch Tour
Sunday April 8, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore a sculpture through touch? How would your experience of a work of art change when "seeing" it with your hands? There's more than meets the eye in this one-hour Touch Tour using replica works of sculpture in the Museum's collection.
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April 22, 2012 |
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Point-of-View Talk: Helen Morales on Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Sunday April 22, 2012
11:30 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join classicist and cultural critic Helen Morales for an hour-long talk featuring her unique perspective on love, mythology, and sexuality in ancient Greece related to 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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April 26, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Thursday April 26, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
David Saunders, assistant curator of antiquities, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads an hour-long 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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May 5, 2012 |
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Point-of-View Talk: Helen Morales on Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Saturday May 5, 2012
11:30 am
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join classicist and cultural critic Helen Morales for an hour-long talk featuring her unique perspective on love, mythology, and sexuality in ancient Greece related to 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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May 13, 2012 |
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Touch Tour
Sunday May 13, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore a sculpture through touch? How would your experience of a work of art change when "seeing" it with your hands? There's more than meets the eye in this one-hour Touch Tour using replica works of sculpture in the Museum's collection.
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May 17, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Thursday May 17, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
David Saunders, assistant curator of antiquities, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads an hour-long 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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May 28, 2012 |
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Exhibition Tour: Aphrodite and the Gods of Love
Monday May 28, 2012
3 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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June 10, 2012 |
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Touch Tour
Sunday June 10, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore a sculpture through touch? How would your experience of a work of art change when "seeing" it with your hands? There's more than meets the eye in this one-hour Touch Tour using replica works of sculpture in the Museum's collection.
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June 14, 2012 |
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Curator's Gallery Talk
Thursday June 14, 2012
3 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
David Saunders, assistant curator of antiquities, the J. Paul Getty Museum, leads an hour-long 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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