10 Surprising Facts about Books of Beasts from the European Middle Ages
A bite-sized introduction to the bestiary of the European Middle Ages.
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Diversifying the Conservation Profession through Paid Internships and Training
A new program is creating career pathways for students from underrepresented groups.
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Symposium Presents New Research on the Medieval Bestiary
An interdisciplinary approach to the complex bestiary tradition.
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Renaissance Book
A tour of the early printed page.
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Summer Camp for Art Historians
Three summer institutes convene art historians to push digital art history forward.
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Backyard Archaeology at the Villa Ranch House
Students in the UCLA/Getty Conservation Program recently dug up ancient wall paintings buried on the grounds of the Getty Villa. Not real ones, of... Read More
Seeing Art’s Bones: X-Raying Plant Fiber Objects at the Getty Villa
We’re all familiar with the X-rays used to take images of people’s bones and teeth at medical and dental facilities. But did you know... Read More
What’s Simmering in That Beaker? Understanding Ancient Technology by Manufacturing Pigments
Powdered saffron, simmering roots, crushed leaves…no, it’s not what’s cooking in the kitchen, but what’s been cooking at the Getty Villa this quarter for... Read More
Visit Us at the L.A. Times Festival of Books
We’re looking forward to The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this weekend on UCLA’s campus. The largest public literary festival in North America, the... Read More