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Feb 22, 2024 · The text on this page is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, unless otherwise noted. Images and other media are excluded. Kouros; about 530 B.C. or modern forgery; Unknown; Dolomitic marble; Object: 206.1 × 54.6 × 51 cm (81 1/8 × 21 1/2 × 20 1/16 in.); 85.AA.40 The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.
Jun 15, 2019 · The Bestiary in the Medieval World. May 14–August 18, 2019, GETTY CENTER. Exhibition Closed. Animals tumble, soar, and race through the pages of the bestiary, a popular type of medieval book describing the beasts of the world. Abounding with vibrant and fascinating images, the bestiary brought real and fantastical creatures to life for readers.
May 18, 2023 · Live performances include Ever Present, an ongoing experimental series that brings contemporary performance into the Getty's architecture and gardens. The Getty Center also hosts free daily tours of the museum’s architecture and major works. Tours are first-come, first-served - sign up 15 minutes before the tour at the Information Desk.
Jan 25, 2018 · Five wives, two facelifts, and all the money in the world: J. Paul Getty truly could’ve had his own soap opera. Subversive stories. The museum often leaves out the best, most interesting information, like the bitter rivalry between the two men who designed the Getty Center or the art world scandals that cost the Getty part of its collection!
Aug 31, 2023 · Overview & History Of The Getty Center Creation Of The Getty Center. In his will, Getty left the bulk of his fortune ($700 million) to the J. Paul Getty Trust. Overnight, the Getty became the most richly endowed museum in the world. In 1984, the trust decided they needed more room to house the ever-burgeoning collection.
Jun 26, 2019 · The J. Paul Getty Museum's collection is divided between the Getty Villa, in the Museum's original location in Pacific Palisades above Malibu, and the newer Getty Center on a hilltop in Brentwood just off the 405 freeway. While Greek and Roman antiquities are the focus of the collection at the Getty Villa, the Getty Center houses the Getty's ...
Discover the art of ancient Mesopotamia's first cities, kings, and writing with Getty Museum Director Tim Potts and Louvre curator Ariane Thomas. Experience the free audio tour at getty.edu/mesopotamia on your mobile phone or download the GettyGuide app. Bring your earphones and join GettyLink for free Wi-Fi during your visit.
