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November 2009 |
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T H I S M O N T H |
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The Poison King: Mithradates the Great
A public lecture by Adrienne Mayor
Wednesday, November 4, 7:30 p.m.
Getty Villa, Auditorium |
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Among the most colorful kings of antiquity, Mithradates of Pontos was Rome's greatest rival. Hailed as a savior and feared as the "eastern Hannibal," he was a scientific genius and cold-blooded poisoner. Adrienne Mayor, classical folklorist and author of the new book The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy, tells his story, drawing on the latest scientific and archaeological discoveries.
Free; a ticket is required. Learn more and get tickets online.
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Mithradates the Great (detail), silver tetradrachm, 86–85 B.C. Bibliothèque nationale de France
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U P C O M I N G |
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Myth, Allegory, Emblem: The Many Lives of the Chimaera of Arezzo
Scholarly colloquium
Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5
Getty Villa, Auditorium |
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The Chimaera of Arezzo (detail), Etruscan, about 400 B.C. Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici della Toscana—Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Firenze
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This scholarly colloquium brings together an international group of art historians, archaeologists, and conservators to discuss the latest research on an extraordinary bronze sculpture, the Chimaera of Arezzo, on view at the Getty Villa through February 8, 2010.
Learn more and register online.
RELATED EVENT:
Narrative, Myth, and Society in Early Etruscan Culture (public lecture)
Thursday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.
Getty Villa, Auditorium
Giovannangelo Camporeale, professor emeritus of Etruscology at the University of Florence, Italy, explores the spread of Greek myths—such as that of Bellerophon and Chimaera—and their representation in the art of central Italy between 600 and 400 B.C.
This program is the annual Ferdinando and Sarah Cinelli Lecture in Etruscan and Italic Archaeology presented in cooperation with the Archaeological Institute of America and the Etruscan Foundation.
Free; a ticket is required. Call (310) 440-7300 or get tickets online.
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N E W F R O M G E T T Y P U B L I C A T I O N S |
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The Ancient Romans: Their Lives and Their World |
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This introduction to the people of ancient Rome is packed with information about their daily lives and generously illustrated with examples of buildings, artwork, and everyday objects.
Learn more and order online.
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The Great Empires of the Ancient World |
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A team of internationally renowned scholars surveys the major imperial powers of the ancient world, from 1600 B.C. to A.D. 500, and ranging geographically from the ancient Mediterranean to East Asia. The authors investigate the nature of empires—including Egypt, Rome, Babylonia, Persia, India, and China—and their legacies in the modern age.
Learn more and order online.
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A L S O A T T H E V I L L A |
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Exhibitions
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Now on View
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The Chimaera of Arezzo
through February 8, 2010 |
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Looking Ahead
Collector's Choice: J. Paul Getty and His Antiquities
November 19, 2009–February 8, 2010
Reconstructing Identity: A Statue of a God from Dresden
November 19, 2009–February 8, 2010
The Aztec Pantheon and the Art of Empire
March 24–July 5, 2010
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Performance and Film
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LYSISTRATI! A Weekend Film Series
Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, 2009
Celebrate Aristophanes with a weekend film series based upon his best-known work, the bawdy antiwar satire Lysistrata.
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Gallery Courses
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Ancient Divas and Fashionistas: Color and Costuming in Antiquity
Wednesday and Thursday, November 4 and 5, 2009
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Explore how classical paintings and sculpture play a role in what we know about ancient costuming practices.
Drawing from Antiquity
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
2:00–5:00 p.m.
Sharpen your drawing skills by looking closely at art objects in the galleries as well as at architecture and gardens.
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www.getty.edu |
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CONTACT US
General inquiries: villaprograms@getty.edu
Press inquiries: communications@getty.edu or visit our Press Room
THE GETTY VILLA
17985 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 440-7300
HOURS: Thurs–Mon: 10 am–5 pm. Closed Tuesdays and on January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving, and December 25. Open Wednesdays as of October 14, 2009.
The Getty Villa is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. Public and scholarly programs at the Villa include lectures, seminars, workshops, and symposia, and complement the interdisciplinary activities of the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and
the Getty Foundation. The permanent collections of the Museum and the Research Institute, changing exhibitions, the annual scholar research theme, conservation issues, theater productions, and research projects inspire programs for scholars, students, specialized professionals, and general audiences.
Admission to the Getty Villa is always free. An advance, timed ticket is required. Each Villa ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 and under with you in one car. This does not apply to tickets for events, such as lectures and performances. Tickets are available online or by calling (310) 440-7300. Ticket availability is updated weekly for a two-month period. Same-day tickets may also become available online without advance notice. Parking is $15, but FREE for evening events after 5:00 p.m.
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