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Have You Seen an Illuminated Manuscript Lately?

By Bryan Keene | Published: August 23, 2011
The Flight into Egypt / French
The Flight into Egypt, French, about 1420-1430, tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf, and silver paint on parchment. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Ms. 19, fol. 59

The Getty Center is one of few places in the United States where you can see medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts year-round. With three or four exhibitions per year drawn almost exclusively from the permanent collection, in addition to major international… More»

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Question of the Week: Fake vs. Real—Does It Matter?

By Christine Spier | Published: October 28, 2010
Cabinet, French, 1580 - details of the wood carving and metal ornaments

Question of the Week is a series inspired by our Masterpiece of the Week tours, offered daily at 4:00 p.m. Featuring an open and upbeat discussion among visitors and gallery teachers, the tours feature a new object and pose a… More»

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Question of the Week: Is Beauty A Curse?

By Robin Trento | Published: September 15, 2010
Plate with the Abduction of Helen / Francesco Xanto Avelli

Question of the Week is a new blog series inspired by our Masterpiece of the Week tours, offered daily at the Getty Center at 4:00 p.m. Featuring an open and upbeat discussion among visitors and gallery teachers, the tours feature… More»

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      Four Larks performance troupe interprets Orpheus to kick off this season’s experimental theater lab at the Getty Villa.

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