Exhibition Explores the Villa dei Papiri, Inspiration for the Getty Villa and Source of the Classical World’s Only Complete Library
New exhibition focuses on the Getty Villa’s ancient model
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Newly Conserved Church in Peru Offers a Model for the Preservation of Earthen Buildings at Risk
An international project to preserve the built heritage of Latin America.
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As Layers of Old Varnish Are Removed, Italian Renaissance Painter Ercole de’ Roberti’s Brilliance Is Revealed Once Again
Newly conserved paintings of a nearly forgotten master.
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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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Earthen Heritage Conservation: A Perspective from Afghanistan
Urban development, lack of resources, and weather are among current challenges.
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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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For the Throne: Medievalists’ Musings on Game of Thrones
How accurate is Game of Thrones? Two medieval art curators compare scenes from the show to real medievalisms.
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Snail Mail: A Letter from Édouard Manet
A charming watercolor provides insight into the French artist’s private world
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Angel of Uncertainty: A Conversation with Photographer Sally Mann
The photographer on her family and work.
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PODCAST: Thomas Hines on Arthur Drexler and MoMA’s Department of Architecture and Design
Tracing the development of architecture and design at MoMA through the career of its longest-serving curator.
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Ottoman-Era Photographs Take on New Meaning in Their Digital Life
A look at nineteenth-century Turkey through photographs.
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PODCAST: The Salk Institute Part 2 – Conservation for the Future
How does the architecture of the Salk affect the science performed there, and how can careful conservation support this work?
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