Explore the popular appeal and influence of saints during the Middle Ages as depicted in elegantly illuminated manuscripts. Medieval Christians were fascinated by stories about saints, who led extraordinary lives full of mystical events and miraculous occurrences. Artists pictured them experiencing revelatory visions, performing wondrous feats, and remaining steadfast in faith even under torment.

Free talks, panel discussions, and a family festival invite you to explore the art of the Middle Ages and the fascinating stories of saints.

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A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view two exceptionally rare masterpieces of medieval English art: monumental stained glass from England's famed Canterbury Cathedral alongside the St. Albans Psalter, a richly illuminated book of psalms and one of the most famous English manuscripts of the early Middle Ages. This exhibition reveals how texts, prayers, and environments shaped viewers' understanding of these pictures during an era of artistic renewal.

Coming to the Getty Center September 20.

Download over 4,600 free, high-resolution images of artworks in the Getty Museum's collection through our Open Content Program. From photographs to furniture, sculpture to manuscripts, these beautiful artwork images are available to all to use for any purpose.

Newly announced by president and CEO James Cuno, the Open Content Program strives to encourage learning and creativity by making the Getty's digital resources as freely accessible as possible.

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Witness a unique contemporary staging of this timeless tale of the Titan Prometheus and his struggle against unjust gods. The progenitor and champion of humankind has stolen fire from Mount Olympus, giving rise to human civilization. Doomed by Zeus to spend eternity chained to a mountaintop, he refuses to be silent in the face of tyranny. Presented by CalArts Center for New Performance and TransArts, and directed by Travis Preston. Tickets $42; $38 students/seniors.

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Armed with a laptop, Jonathan Bates sound-designs and circuit-bends to break rules and make gravity-defying music in Big Black Delta. Straddling genres with darkly romantic songs tied together with otherworldly electronics, guitar, and dueling drummers, the music spans the scale from heartfelt to frenetic sonic attack, hitting everything in between.

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Sounds of L.A. features a rare fall concert with Tibetan music from Chaksampa, a group of master musicians and dancers whose goal is to preserve and protect folk opera and dance of Tibet. Meaning "bridgebuilder," Chaksampa connects with audiences through performance, documentation, and language programs. This free event celebrates the opening of the Alliance for California Traditional Arts in Los Angeles. Reservations required.

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Why would a Titan challenge the king of Olympian gods for mere mortals? In the Greek tragedy Prometheus Bound, the protagonist defies Zeus and suffers terrible consequences for helping the human race. Join classicist Mark Griffith as he explores the meaning of Prometheus's "philanthropy" and the questions that the play raises about justice and the nature of divine power. Free; a ticket is required.

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Today in Canterbury, a creative community of stonemasons, carpenters, workers in stained glass, musicians, and others care for the ancient Cathedral of Canterbury, founded in 597 by St. Augustine. Discover the origin and evolution of this extraordinary staff experienced in traditional arts and crafts, as revealed by the Very Reverend Dr. Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury. Free; reservations recommended.

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An architectural masterpiece, Westminster Abbey is steeped in more than 1,000 years of English history. In addition to its stunning architecture, the Abbey is also a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, monuments, textiles, and other artifacts. Join the Very Reverend Dr. John R. Hall, Dean of Westminster, for an evening exploring the architecture, events, and people that are part of the history of the magnificent Abbey. Free; reservations recommended.

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O P E N I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
– Miracles and Martyrs: Saints in the Middle Ages (Sept. 3–Mar. 2)
– Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister (Sept. 20–Feb. 2)

C O N T I N U I N G   E X H I B I T I O N S
– The Poetry of Paper (Through Oct. 20)
– Werner Herzog: Hearsay of the Soul (Through Jan. 19)

C L O S I N G   T H I S   M O N T H
– In Focus: Ed Ruscha (Through Sept. 29)

H O T   T I C K E T S
– Getty Drawing Hour (Sept 1 & 15)
– Talk: Negative Space in Drawing (Sept. 8)
– Saturdays Off the 405: Big Black Delta (Sept. 21)
– Talk: Canterbury (Sept. 22)
– Talk: Westminster Abbey (Sept. 23)
– Sounds of L.A.: Music of Tibet (Sept. 28 & 29)

H O T   T I C K E T S
– Outdoor Theater: Prometheus Bound (Thurs.–Sat., Sept. 5–28)
– Talk: What Was Prometheus Thinking? (Sept. 21)
– Course: Fresco Painting (Sept. 29 & Oct. 6)

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