"The show, together with its first-rate catalog, is among the most important in an American museum this year."
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Explore the origins of the Italian Renaissance in a new exhibition that features breathtaking devotional paintings, precious manuscripts, and luminous stained glass created in the rich artistic community of Florence in the early 1300s.

Years in the making, this major exhibition assembles an unprecedented seven paintings by Giotto di Bondone and 24 surviving leaves from the magnificent manuscript known as the Laudario of Sant'Agnese, among other treasures.

The exhibition website includes audio commentary from curators and conservators, along with interactive features that explore objects' history and meaning in depth.

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After discovering the dawn of the Renaissance through paintings and manuscripts, explore its late hours through Old Master drawings from Italy, France, and the Netherlands. Complementing Florence at the Dawn of the Renaissance, this exhibition reveals how a new style, characterized by contorted, elongated forms and dramatically animated compositions, sprang up in Florence and spread north across Europe.

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Experience the soaring artistry of Lionheart, one of America's leading ensembles in vocal chamber music. Enjoy a thrilling program of songs from the pages of the Laudario of Sant'Agnese, a beautifully illuminated hymn book created around 1340 and featured in the exhibition Florence at the Dawn of the Renaissance. Tickets $20; $15 students/seniors.

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Actor, director, and art historian Peter Weller—best known for his roles in the movie Robocop and the television shows 24 and Dexter—draws on his unique experiences studying art history, lecturing, and living in Florence to explore the dynamic artistic, political, economic, and religious climate of early Renaissance Florence in a conversation with Christine Sciacca, curator of the exhibition Florence at the Dawn of the Renaissance. Free; reservations required. (Note: This lecture was previously scheduled for December 6.)

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Join the conversation about preserving modern architecture as Susan Macdonald, head of field projects at the Getty Conservation Institute, leads a panel discussion focusing on architectural conservation on the world stage. How far have we come, and what still needs to be done to secure the future of great modern buildings? Free; reservations recommended.

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Discover the beauty and artistry of altarpieces made in Renaissance Italy and the Netherlands, including Maerten van Heemskerck's compelling Ecce Homo, which is on view at the Getty Center through January 13. Conservator Yvonne Szafran and curator Anne Woollett reveal exciting art historical and technical discoveries made through their collaborative conservation and curatorial practice. Free; reservations recommended.

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Grab the kids and run...to this daylong festival of explosive, volcanic fun! Discover the story of ancient Pompeii through crafting, performances, and other family-friendly adventures. Pose for a family portrait in front of an erupting Mount Vesuvius, appear in an art-inspired theatrical spectacle, or create a flow of volcanic lava to wear on your head! Free; a timed ticket is required.

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C O N T I N U I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
– Florence at the Dawn of the Renaissance: Painting and Illumination, 1300–1350 (through Feb. 10)
– Farewell to Surrealism: The Dyn Circle in Mexico (through Feb. 17)
– The Photographs of Ray K. Metzker and the Institute of Design (through Feb. 24)

H O T   T I C K E T S
– Talk: Peter Weller (Nov. 29)
– Course: Florence at the Dawn of the Renaissance (Dec. 1)
– Concert: Lionheart (Dec. 1)
– Demonstration: Panel Painting (Dec. 2, 16, & 30)
– Talk: Modern Architecture (Dec. 4)
– Talk: Altarpieces (Dec. 13)

C O N T I N U I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
– The Last Days of Pompeii: Decadence, Apocalypse, Resurrection (through Jan. 7)

H O T   T I C K E T S
– Family Festival Celebrating The Last Days of Pompeii
(Dec. 2)
– Course: Lion Attacking a Horse (Dec. 8)

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