Gorgona Head Antefix, Unknown, early 5th century B.C., Greek. Gift of Leon Levy. J. Paul Getty Museum
Sculpting in Relief
GETTY VILLA
Meeting Rooms
Join instructor Elmira Adamian for a hands-on exploration of relief sculpture, the art of creating an illusion of depth in a shallow space. Following a focused gallery tour, return to the studio to practice contemporary applications of relief sculpture inspired by floral and mythological motifs. Each participant completes painted relief tiles with air-drying clay and acrylic paint. Course fee $125 (materials and lunch included). Complimentary parking.
