Greek Mythology and Ancient Daily Life in Film and TV
Getty Villa curators on how Hollywood tells ancient stories
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All Posts by Judith Barr
I’m a curatorial assistant in the Antiquities Department of the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa. My research focuses on the history of the Getty’s collection and on documenting the 20th century art market for antiquities.
They Persisted (in Making Art)
Three stories that show how women have created throughout history
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How Did Ancient Greeks and Romans Celebrate Special Occasions?
Getty curators answer your questions about ancient parties
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What Did Ancient Romans Eat?
Our Roman cuisine enthusiasts answer your burning questions
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Meet an Ushabti, an Ancient Egyptian Statuette Made for the Afterlife
What we know about this figure discovered in Neferibresaneith’s tomb
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Provenance Research Reaches Across Getty in the Digital Age
Explore some of our projects on International Day of Provenance Research.
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The Odyssey of an Egyptian Cat Sculpture
Analysis of a bronze cat reveals clues about its ancient past.
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The Voyages of a Crouching Venus
The travels of an over-life-size goddess.
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