Connecting the Art Historical Dots
A Getty Foundation initiative is expanding the frontiers of art history by bringing scholars together from around the globe.
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Is That Available as an e-Book? Scrolling through an Ancient Text
An ancient depiction of a classroom and the mysterious marked letters on a scroll; but what do these letters mean?
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Conserving Architectural Models: Behind the Scenes in the Research Institute Conservation Lab
How are architectural models conserved?
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A Call to Arms! Heraldry in Renaissance Florence (And a Mystery You Can Help Solve)
A horse, a salmon, lizards, and the cross of Calvary—learn to decipher coats of arms!
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Lessons from the Romans on Getting the New Year Off to a Good Start
Many New Year’s customs originated with Janus, Roman god of doorways and beginnings.
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On the 12 Days of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me…
From turtledoves to milkmaids, medieval manuscripts depict the 12 days of Christmas.
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Christmas Adventures, from Silver Screen to Gilded Page
What do Hollywood movies and medieval manuscripts have in common?
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Actor Peter Weller Discusses Renaissance Florence (and Answers Your Questions!)
Robocop an art historian? Yes! Peter Weller answers questions about Italian Renaissance art.
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From the Black Death to Black Friday
Florentians feverishly bought art from hot brands of the day—Giotto and Pacino.
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Voting with the Ancient Greeks
An ancient Greek wine cup shows how to cast a vote.
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We Answer Your Questions for Ask-a-Curator Day
Questions answered on social media!
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Website Offers Insider’s View of Westminster Abbey’s Cosmati Pavement Conservation Project
A treasure trove of videos and interactive features about the pavement restoration.
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