The Villa Council Presents
The Getty Villa
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The Villa Council Presents is an annual program related to the theme of antiquity made possible by the generous support of the Villa Council. Founded in 2001, the Villa Council is comprised of dedicated supporters of the arts who believe strongly in the mission and goals of the Getty Villa and support a variety of interdisciplinary programs including education, exhibitions, conservation, lectures, theater, and research.
All presentations are free and take place in the Auditorium at the Getty Villa.
All presentations are free and take place in the Auditorium at the Getty Villa.
Most recently in the series
Did the Ancient World Decide the Fate of the Modern World?
March 1, 2012
Noted archaeologist, classicist, and historian Ian Morris of Stanford University delves into the themes of his critically acclaimed 2010 book Why the West Rules—For Now: The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future and takes a fresh look at what ancient history meant for subsequent world history, comparing global developments from the Ice Age to the twenty-first century.
Video to come.
The Revolutionary Architecture of the North Baths at Morgantina, Sicily
March 2, 2011
Archaeologists Malcolm Bell and Sandra Lucore share their research on the ancient city of Morgantina, Sicily: its history, art and architecture, and the excavation of the North Baths, where a new form of thermal architecture, including domes and vaults, appears for the first time.
Watch or download video of this event.
Tracking the Cosmos: the Technology of the Antikythera Mechanism
March 4, 2010
Jo Marchant, author of Decoding the Heavens, and science historian and physicist James Evans join moderator Patt Morrison to discuss the Antikythera Mechanism, a unique object recovered from the wreck of a Greek ship lost 2,000 years ago. For over a century, its function intrigued scholars, and only recently have modern imaging techniques revealed the purpose of this unusual mechanical device.
Watch or download video of this event.
Balancing Fact and Fiction: The Ancient World of HBO's Rome
March 5, 2009
Classical historian and documentary filmmaker Jonathan Stamp spoke with award-winning journalist and author Patt Morrison about his experiences as the historical consultant on Rome, the celebrated HBO series that chronicled the fall of a republic and the creation of an empire.
Watch or download video of this event.
Writing Historical Fiction: The Ancient World in Modern Literature
March 6, 2008
In the inaugural event of the series, celebrated authors Steven Saylor and Steven Pressfield joined award-winning journalist, author, and local commentator Patt Morrison to discuss the art of writing historical fiction set in antiquity and the challenges of interpreting the classical past for modern audiences.
Watch or download video of this event.
March 1, 2012
Noted archaeologist, classicist, and historian Ian Morris of Stanford University delves into the themes of his critically acclaimed 2010 book Why the West Rules—For Now: The Patterns of History, and What They Reveal About the Future and takes a fresh look at what ancient history meant for subsequent world history, comparing global developments from the Ice Age to the twenty-first century.
Video to come.
The Revolutionary Architecture of the North Baths at Morgantina, Sicily
March 2, 2011
Archaeologists Malcolm Bell and Sandra Lucore share their research on the ancient city of Morgantina, Sicily: its history, art and architecture, and the excavation of the North Baths, where a new form of thermal architecture, including domes and vaults, appears for the first time.
Watch or download video of this event.
Tracking the Cosmos: the Technology of the Antikythera Mechanism
March 4, 2010
Jo Marchant, author of Decoding the Heavens, and science historian and physicist James Evans join moderator Patt Morrison to discuss the Antikythera Mechanism, a unique object recovered from the wreck of a Greek ship lost 2,000 years ago. For over a century, its function intrigued scholars, and only recently have modern imaging techniques revealed the purpose of this unusual mechanical device.
Watch or download video of this event.
Balancing Fact and Fiction: The Ancient World of HBO's Rome
March 5, 2009
Classical historian and documentary filmmaker Jonathan Stamp spoke with award-winning journalist and author Patt Morrison about his experiences as the historical consultant on Rome, the celebrated HBO series that chronicled the fall of a republic and the creation of an empire.
Watch or download video of this event.
Writing Historical Fiction: The Ancient World in Modern Literature
March 6, 2008
In the inaugural event of the series, celebrated authors Steven Saylor and Steven Pressfield joined award-winning journalist, author, and local commentator Patt Morrison to discuss the art of writing historical fiction set in antiquity and the challenges of interpreting the classical past for modern audiences.
Watch or download video of this event.
How to Get Here
The Getty Villa is located at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, approximately 25 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. See Hours, Directions, Parking for directions and parking information.
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