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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Ancient Portrait Bust from Palmyra Joins the Collection of the Getty Villa
This ornate bust depicts a prosperous resident of the ancient Syrian city.
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PODCAST: Talking Art History with Getty Research Institute Director Mary Miller
A wide-ranging discussion with the new director of the Getty Research Institute.
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Animals and Allusions on an Italian Renaissance Basin
Tour an intricate Renaissance basin teeming with beasts.
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The Bad Side of the Medieval Bestiary
Ominous imagery in the book of beasts.
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PODCAST: An American Odyssey—Mary Schmidt Campbell on Artist Romare Bearden
Romare Bearden’s life provides a fascinating window into the history of the United States and its art.
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An Introduction to the Bestiary, Book of Beasts in the Medieval World
An exhibition and catalogue explore this unique medieval book and its long influence.
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Earthen Heritage Conservation: A Perspective from Afghanistan
Urban development, lack of resources, and weather are among current challenges.
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A New Exhibition Explores Balthazar, a Black African King in Medieval and Renaissance European Art
Curators seek your feedback on an exhibition-in-progress.
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Written in the Stars: Astronomy and Astrology in Medieval Manuscripts
The position of the signs of the zodiac in the night sky and movement of the planets influenced everyday decisions in the Middle Ages, from bloodletting to flower picking.
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Earthen Heritage Conservation: A Perspective from China
An archaeologist's viewpoint on challenges in southeastern China.
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Frozen Bureaucracy: The Politics of Joyce Cutler-Shaw’s Ecological Ice Monuments
The surprising story of a monument's navigation through the government
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