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January 2012

Getty Museum K-12 Teacher Programs

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Webinar: Introduction to Illuminated Manuscripts
Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 4:00–5:30 p.m.

Programs for Teachers

Learn how books were made in the middle ages and discover ideas for connecting illuminated manuscripts across curricula. This workshop is suitable for teachers of grades K–12.

Teachers will learn how to adapt online lessons to explore the current exhibition Learn more and sign up.

The Dragon Pursues the Woman Clothed in the Sun / Getty Apocalypse
The Dragon Pursues the Woman Clothed in the Sun (detail), in Getty Apocalypse (text in Latin), English, about 1255–1260. On view during first installation: December 13, 2011–February 26, 2012
Wednesday Teacher Workshop: Music and the Oral Tradition in Antiquity
Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
The Getty Villa

Programs for Teachers

In this workshop, education specialist Katharine Erickson demonstrates how you can explore art at the Getty Villa with your students in order to learn about the ancient tradition of communicating stories through music and poetry. You'll discover strategies for leading object-based discussions with your students, and participate in a hands-on art workshop.

See all upcoming Wednesday Teacher Workshops.

Space is limited to 20. Call Visitor Services at (310) 440-7322 to sign up!

Wine Cup with a Boy Dedicating the Mouth Strap of a Wind Instrument
Wine Cup with a Boy Dedicating the Mouth Strap of a Wind Instrument, attributed to the Brygos Painter, about 480 B.C.

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Student Architecture and Garden Tours at the Getty Center

School Visits

Just like the paintings on the gallery walls, the buildings, fountains, and garden at the Getty Center are important works of art designed by creative minds. During your self-guided visit, step out of the galleries for a docent-led multi-sensory tour of our architecture and gardens. It's never the same tour twice!

Request a Self-Guided Visit to the Getty Center.

Students experiencing the sights and surprises in the Getty Center's Central Garden
Students experiencing the sights and surprises in the Getty Center's Central Garden

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A New Manet Portrait at the Getty Center

Browse the Collection

Our newest acquisition, Portrait of Madame Brunet by Édouard Manet, has been installed in the West Pavilion, gallery 203.

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