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Courses and Demonstrations |
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February 8, 2012 |
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Sculpting the Portrait in Clay
Wednesdays February 8 - February 15, 2012
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Museum Studios, Getty Center
In this two-day sculpture workshop with artist Peter Zokosky, participants work from a live model and sculpt the human head in half scale. Emphasis is on exploring the forms that make up the human head and capturing the likeness of the individual model. Instructions, demonstrations, and gallery visits support the hands-on experience. Complements the exhibition Images of the Artist. Course fee $165 (includes materials and lunch each day). Open to 25 participants.
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February 9, 2012 |
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Sketching Gallery: Artist in Residence
Thursdays through February 23, 2012
1 pm - 3 pm
Sketching Gallery, Getty Center
Join Dan McClearly, artist and director of Art Division, in the Sketching Gallery and explore portrait drawing from a contemporary perspective. Participants explore portraiture through discussion and drawing exercises while working from a life model. This is a free; drop-in program.
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February 11, 2012 |
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Experiencing the Getty Collection: Music in Art (part 1)
Saturday February 11, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
GRI Lecture Hall, Getty Center
The enticing sound of music has reverberated throughout the centuries, resonating with artists who looked to encapsulate the aural experience in visual form. Mediums of expression, whether perceived through the eye or ear, often strike chords with their audience. Join educator Lilit Sadoyan in a two-part course tracing the representation of music in art, and listen to period music in the galleries to provoke a marriage of the senses. Course fee $15 per session. Open to 35 participants.
Part 1: Saturday, February 11, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Instruments and Performance
Part 2: Saturday, March 10, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Song and Dance
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February 12, 2012 |
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In Studio: De Wain Valentine
Sunday February 12, 2012
4 pm - 5 pm
De Wain Valentine, Gardena, CA
Join us for this behind-the-scenes opportunity as artists featured in the Getty's Pacific Standard Time exhibitions open their studios and share insights on their work, inspiration, and process. Course fee $25 per studio visit. Information and directions provided following registration.
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February 19, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Visions of Gold, the Fine Art of Gilding
Sunday February 19, 2012
1 pm - 3 pm
Museum Studios, Getty Center
Drop by as artist Sylvana Barrett demonstrates the fine art of gold gilding used to create the lavish embellishments found in European manuscripts and panel paintings of the Gothic era. Complements the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350.
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Getty Drawing Hour
Sunday February 19, 2012
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art every first and third Sunday of the month during the Getty Drawing Hour. Artist Diana Bonilla provides general guidance; just bring your own drawing pads and pencils. All experience levels welcome. Free. Sign-up begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.
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February 25, 2012 |
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Art Circles
Saturday February 25, 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 a Museum educator. The chosen work of art changes every session, making each visit a new experience. Course fee $20 (includes a sandwich voucher). Open to 50 participants. Meet at the Museum Information Desk for course introduction.
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March 1, 2012 |
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Culinary Workshop: Gothic Desserts
Thursday March 1, 2012
1 pm - 4:30 pm
Private Dining Room, Getty Center
Discover the world of Gothic art and cuisine with educators Nancy Real and Robin Trento. Participants tour the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350, prepare a banquet of historic desserts once enjoyed by the medieval courts of Europe, and savor the sweet rewards of their labors during a class tasting. Course fee $75. Open to 20 participants.
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March 2, 2012 |
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Culinary Workshop: Gothic Desserts
Friday March 2, 2012
1 pm - 4:30 pm
Private Dining Room, Getty Center
Discover the world of Gothic art and cuisine with educators Nancy Real and Robin Trento. Participants tour the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350, prepare a banquet of historic desserts once enjoyed by the medieval courts of Europe, and savor the sweet rewards of their labors during a class tasting. Course fee $75. Open to 20 participants.
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March 4, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Visions of Gold, the Fine Art of Gilding
Sunday March 4, 2012
1 pm - 3 pm
Museum Studios, Getty Center
Drop by as artist Sylvana Barrett demonstrates the fine art of gold gilding used to create the lavish embellishments found in European manuscripts and panel paintings of the Gothic era. Complements the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350.
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Getty Drawing Hour
Sunday March 4, 2012
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art every first and third Sunday of the month during the Getty Drawing Hour. An artist provides general guidance; just bring your own drawing pads and pencils. All experience levels welcome. Free. Sign-up begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.
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March 10, 2012 |
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Experiencing the Getty Collection: Music in Art (part 2)
Saturday March 10, 2012
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
GRI Lecture Hall, Getty Center
The enticing sound of music has reverberated throughout the centuries, resonating with artists who looked to encapsulate the aural experience in visual form. Mediums of expression, whether perceived through the eye or ear, often strike chords with their audience. Join educator Lilit Sadoyan in a two-part course tracing the representation of music in art, and listen to period music in the galleries to provoke a marriage of the senses. Course fee $15 per session. Open to 35 participants.
Part 1: Saturday, February 11, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Instruments and Performance
Part 2: Saturday, March 10, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Song and Dance
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March 14, 2012 |
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The Exquisite Page: Gold Gilding for Paper and Parchment
Wednesday March 14, 2012
10:30 am - 5 pm
Museum Studios, Getty Center
Shimmering gold embellishments enhanced Gothic manuscripts, propelling the ancient art of gilding to elegant, new heights. Learn about this medium in an in-depth workshop with artist Sylvana Barrett. Participants explore a variety of materials and techniques while working on both historic parchment and modern paper surfaces. Complements the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350. Course fee $135 (includes materials and lunch).
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March 18, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Visions of Gold, the Fine Art of Gilding
Sunday March 18, 2012
1 pm - 3 pm
Museum Studios, Getty Center
Drop by as artist Sylvana Barrett demonstrates the fine art of gold gilding used to create the lavish embellishments found in European manuscripts and panel paintings of the Gothic era. Complements the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350.
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Getty Drawing Hour
Sunday March 18, 2012
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art every first and third Sunday of the month during the Getty Drawing Hour. An artist provides general guidance; just bring your own drawing pads and pencils. All experience levels welcome. Free. Sign-up begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.
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March 31, 2012 |
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Art Circles
Saturday March 31, 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 a Museum educator. The chosen work of art changes every session, making each visit a new experience. Course fee $20 (includes a sandwich voucher). Open to 50 participants. Meet at the Museum Information Desk for course introduction.
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April 1, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Visions of Gold, the Fine Art of Gilding
Sunday April 1, 2012
1 pm - 3 pm
Museum Studios, Getty Center
Drop by as artist Sylvana Barrett demonstrates the fine art of gold gilding used to create the lavish embellishments found in European manuscripts and panel paintings of the Gothic era. Complements the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350.
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Getty Drawing Hour
Sunday April 1, 2012
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art every first and third Sunday of the month during the Getty Drawing Hour. An artist provides general guidance; just bring your own drawing pads and pencils. All experience levels welcome. Free. Sign-up begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.
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April 15, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Visions of Gold, the Fine Art of Gilding
Sunday April 15, 2012
1 pm - 3 pm
Museum Studios, Getty Center
Drop by as artist Sylvana Barrett demonstrates the fine art of gold gilding used to create the lavish embellishments found in European manuscripts and panel paintings of the Gothic era. Complements the exhibition Gothic Grandeur: Manuscript Illumination, 1200–1350.
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Getty Drawing Hour
Sunday April 15, 2012
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art every first and third Sunday of the month during the Getty Drawing Hour. An artist provides general guidance; just bring your own drawing pads and pencils. All experience levels welcome. Free. Sign-up begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Museum Information Desk.
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April 28, 2012 |
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Art Circles
Saturday April 28, 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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May 12, 2012 |
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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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June 12, 2012 |
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Art Circles
Tuesday June 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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June 16, 2012 |
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Love, Nudity, Power: Aphrodite from Antiquity to Today (part 2)
Saturday June 16, 2012
10 am - 1 pm
GRI Lecture Hall, Getty Center
Investigate the influence of Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, on the imagination of artists past and present. This two-part course begins at the Getty Villa with an examination of classical Aphrodite and the impact of her nude image in ancient art. The following week, trace the enduring influence of the goddess in the later visual arts at the Getty Center. Course fee $40; $30 students. Open to 30 participants
Part 1: Saturday, June 9, 1:00–4:00 p.m., Getty Villa, Meeting Rooms
Part 2: Saturday, June 16, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Getty Center, Research Institute Lecture Hall and Museum galleries
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Courses and Demonstrations |
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February 9, 2012 |
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Handling Sessions: Glassmaking Techniques
Thursdays through February 23, 2012
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Reading Room, Getty Villa
From salt and sand to objects of beauty: drop by to learn about the transformative process of glassmaking in this unique handling session. Touch original works of art made by contemporary glassmakers as you examine the tools and recipes used to make these objects.
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February 11, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends February 11 - February 12, 2012
11 am - 12 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments from the ancient world. Look at depictions of music on works in the Museum's collection and discover how instruments such as the aulos and kithara were made and played.
This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Handling Sessions: Glassmaking Techniques
Weekends through February 26, 2012
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Reading Room, Getty Villa
From salt and sand to objects of beauty: drop by to learn about the transformative process of glassmaking in this unique handling session. Touch original works of art made by contemporary glassmakers as you examine the tools and recipes used to make these objects.
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends February 11 - February 12, 2012
3 pm - 4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments from the ancient world. Look at depictions of music on works in the Museum's collection and discover how instruments such as the aulos and kithara were made and played.
This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Handling Sessions: Glassmaking Techniques
Weekends through February 26, 2012
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Reading Room, Getty Villa
From salt and sand to objects of beauty: drop by to learn about the transformative process of glassmaking in this unique handling session. Touch original works of art made by contemporary glassmakers as you examine the tools and recipes used to make these objects.
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February 12, 2012 |
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Impulse and Insult: Roman Poems of Love and Hate
Sunday February 12, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Are you ready for Valentine's Day? Do you appreciate—or resent—its glorification of Romantic love? Prepare for the onslaught by indulging in Roman poetry in the Getty Villa, the recreation of a wealthy Roman seaside mansion, exploring poems of love, longing, despair, and vituperation. This amazing poetry veers from lyrical and loving to wildly insulting, even vicious, highlighting the timelessness of love and jealousy. Then explore the galleries to see how love is immortalized in Greek and Roman art. Course fee $35; $28 students.
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February 18, 2012 |
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Papyrus: The Ancient World and Beyond
Saturdays February 18 - February 25, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Education Studio, Getty Villa
Explore the many sides of ancient papyrus by joining this two-session studio course. Gain an understanding of what goes into the construction of papyrus paper as you try your hand at creating a sheet of paper in session one, and then decorate it with ancient text and imagery in session two. Course fee $60. Open to 16 participants.
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March 1, 2012 |
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Handling Sessions: Gem-Carving Techniques
Thursdays March 1 - June 28, 2012
1:30 pm - 3:30 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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March 3, 2012 |
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Handling Sessions: Gem-Carving Techniques
Weekends March 3 - June 30, 2012
11:30 am - 12:30 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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Daily Life in Ancient Rome
Saturday March 3, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Explore a day in ancient Rome of the first century A.D.! Follow family members and slaves of a wealthy household in a twenty-four-hour period to discover the surprising similarities and differences between past and present with educator Shelby Brown. Learn the details of daily life, from hygiene and household gods to power and punishment, and compare the public face of the household with private behavior. End with a journey through the Getty Villa, a re-created Roman mansion. Course fee $35; $28 students.
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Handling Sessions: Gem-Carving Techniques
Weekends March 3 - June 30, 2012
3:30 pm - 4:30 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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March 10, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends March 10 - March 11, 2012
11 am - 12 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments from the ancient world. Look at depictions of music on works in the Museum's collection and discover how instruments such as the aulos and kithara were made and played.
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends March 10 - March 11, 2012
3 pm - 4 pm
Museum Galleries, Getty Villa
Join Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments from the ancient world. Look at depictions of music on works in the Museum's collection and discover how instruments such as the aulos and kithara were made and played.
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March 24, 2012 |
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Magic in Egypt, Greece, and Rome: Potions, Powders, and Poison (Part 1)
Saturday March 24, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
In this two-part course, explore the power of magic in ancient religion, from raising the dead to making people fall in love. Join educators Kristen Kido and Amber Wells in a journey across three ancient civilizations, re-enacting spells, creating potions, and using your powers for good or ill. Session one covers Egypt, session two the classical world of Greece and Rome. Course fee$35 per session; $28 students. Sign up for one or both sessions.
Part 1: Saturday, March 24, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Part 2: Saturday, March 31, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
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March 31, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends March 31 - April 1, 2012
11 am - 12 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Musicians and instruments were popular subjects for ancient Greek painters. Were their depictions drawn from an artist's imagination, or were they the result of real-life interaction with music? Find out by joining Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments depicted in works of art in the Museum's collection.
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Magic in Egypt, Greece, and Rome: Potions, Powders, and Poison (Part 2)
Saturday March 31, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
In this two-part course, explore the power of magic in ancient religion, from raising the dead to making people fall in love. Join educators Kristen Kido and Amber Wells in a journey across three ancient civilizations, re-enacting spells, creating potions, and using your powers for good or ill. Session one covers Egypt, session two the classical world of Greece and Rome. Course fee$35 per session; $28 students. Sign up for one or both sessions.
Part 1: Saturday, March 24, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Part 2: Saturday, March 31, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends March 31 - April 1, 2012
3 pm - 4 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Musicians and instruments were popular subjects for ancient Greek painters. Were their depictions drawn from an artist's imagination, or were they the result of real-life interaction with music? Find out by joining Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments depicted in works of art in the Museum's collection.
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April 7, 2012 |
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Drawing from Antiquity: Contour Drawing in Pencil and Charcoal
Saturday April 7, 2012
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Education Studio, Getty Villa
Draw from the Museum's collection and partake in the centuries-old tradition of sketching from ancient works of art. Artist Jaime Ursic guides an informal lesson on contour drawing techniques, experimenting with materials in the gallery and studio. 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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Drawing from Antiquity: Contour Drawing in Pencil and Charcoal
Saturday April 7, 2012
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Education Studio, Getty Villa
Draw from the Museum's collection and partake in the centuries-old tradition of sketching from ancient works of art. Artist Jaime Ursic guides an informal lesson on contour drawing techniques, experimenting with materials in the gallery and studio. 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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April 14, 2012 |
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Aphrodisiacs
Saturday April 14, 2012
11 am - 2:30 pm
Education Studio, Getty Villa
Join chef and educator Maite Gomez-Réjon for a culinary journey about the role erotic magic and food played in the dynamics of ancient courtship and marriage. Participate in a hands-on cooking class and communal lunch. Complements the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Course fee $75. Open to 16 participants.
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April 15, 2012 |
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Aphrodisiacs
Sunday April 15, 2012
11 am - 2:30 pm
Education Studio, Getty Villa
Join chef and educator Maite Gomez-Réjon for a culinary journey about the role erotic magic and food played in the dynamics of ancient courtship and marriage. Participate in a hands-on cooking class and communal lunch. Complements the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Course fee $75. Open to 16 participants.
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April 22, 2012 |
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Reclining and Dining: Eating and Sexuality
Sunday April 22, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Explore the differences between Greek and Roman reclining and dining practices and attitudes about food, sex, and privacy. Using evidence in the Museum's collections and the site itself, journey back in time to envision and reenact public and private behaviors that centered on food and sensuality. Complements the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love and this month's culinary workshops on aphrodisiacs. Course fee $35; $28 students.
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April 28, 2012 |
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Aphrodisiacs
Saturday April 28, 2012
11 am - 2:30 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Join chef and educator Maite Gomez-Réjon for a culinary journey about the role erotic magic and food played in the dynamics of ancient courtship and marriage. Participate in a hands-on cooking class and communal lunch. Complements the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Course fee $75. Open to 20 participants.
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April 29, 2012 |
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Aphrodisiacs
Sunday April 29, 2012
11 am - 2:30 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Join chef and educator Maite Gomez-Réjon for a culinary journey about the role erotic magic and food played in the dynamics of ancient courtship and marriage. Participate in a hands-on cooking class and communal lunch. Complements the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Course fee $75. Open to 20 participants.
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May 5, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends May 5 - May 6, 2012
11 am - 12 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Musicians and instruments were popular subjects for ancient Greek painters. Were their depictions drawn from an artist's imagination, or were they the result of real-life interaction with music? Find out by joining Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments depicted in works of art in the Museum's collection.
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends May 5 - May 6, 2012
3 pm - 4 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Musicians and instruments were popular subjects for ancient Greek painters. Were their depictions drawn from an artist's imagination, or were they the result of real-life interaction with music? Find out by joining Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments depicted in works of art in the Museum's collection.
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May 12, 2012 |
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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 Jaime Ursic 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.
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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 Jaime Ursic 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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May 19, 2012 |
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Aphrodisiacs
Saturday May 19, 2012
11 am - 2:30 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Join chef and educator Maite Gomez-Réjon for a culinary journey about the role erotic magic and food played in the dynamics of ancient courtship and marriage. Participate in a hands-on cooking class and communal lunch. Complements the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Course fee $75. Open to 20 participants.
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May 20, 2012 |
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Aphrodisiacs
Sunday May 20, 2012
11 am - 2:30 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Join chef and educator Maite Gomez-Réjon for a culinary journey about the role erotic magic and food played in the dynamics of ancient courtship and marriage. Participate in a hands-on cooking class and communal lunch. Complements the exhibition Aphrodite and the Gods of Love. Course fee $75. Open to 20 participants.
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May 26, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends May 26 - May 27, 2012
11 am - 12 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Musicians and instruments were popular subjects for ancient Greek painters. Were their depictions drawn from an artist's imagination, or were they the result of real-life interaction with music? Find out by joining Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments depicted in works of art in the Museum's collection.
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Ancient Music
Weekends May 26 - May 27, 2012
3 pm - 4 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Musicians and instruments were popular subjects for ancient Greek painters. Were their depictions drawn from an artist's imagination, or were they the result of real-life interaction with music? Find out by joining Musicántica in this live demonstration of musical instruments depicted in works of art in the Museum's collection.
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June 9, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Project Romeway
Weekends June 9 - July 1, 2012
11 am - 1 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Get the scoop on ancient Roman fashion trends with members of Legio VI Victrix in this runway demonstration of ancient dress and accoutrements. After the show, use costumes and props to dress like a Roman.
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Love, Nudity, Power: Aphrodite from Antiquity to Today (part 1)
Saturday June 9, 2012
1 pm - 4 pm
Meeting Rooms, Getty Villa
Investigate the influence of Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, on the imagination of artists past and present. This two-part course begins at the Getty Villa with an examination of classical Aphrodite and the impact of her nude image in ancient art. The following week, trace the enduring influence of the goddess in the later visual arts at the Getty Center. Course fee $40; $30 students. Open to 30 participants
Part 1: Saturday, June 9, 1:00–4:00 p.m., Getty Villa, Meeting Rooms
Part 2: Saturday, June 16, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Getty Center, Research Institute Lecture Hall and Museum galleries
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Project Romeway
Weekends June 9 - June 30, 2012
3 pm - 5 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Get the scoop on ancient Roman fashion trends with members of Legio VI Victrix in this runway demonstration of ancient dress and accoutrements. After the show, use costumes and props to dress like a Roman.
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June 16, 2012 |
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Drawing from Antiquity: Drawing Drapery and Folds
Saturday June 16, 2012
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Education Studio, Getty Villa
Discover sculptures of ancient women in the Museum's collection through figure drawing with a live, costumed model. Join artist Jaime Ursic as she guides an informal lesson on rendering drapery and folds. 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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Drawing from Antiquity: Drawing Drapery and Folds
Saturday June 16, 2012
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Education Studio, Getty Villa
Discover sculptures of ancient women in the Museum's collection through figure drawing with a live, costumed model. Join artist Jaime Ursic as she guides an informal lesson on rendering drapery and folds. 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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July 1, 2012 |
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Artist-at-Work Demonstration: Project Romeway
Sunday July 1, 2012
3 pm - 4 pm
Education Court, Getty Villa
Get the scoop on ancient Roman fashion trends with members of Legio VI Victrix in this runway demonstration of ancient dress and accoutrements. After the show, use costumes and props to dress like a Roman.
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