The interior of this Athenian red-figure kylix, or wine cup, shows a reclining courtesan playing kottabos, a popular game at symposia or all-male drinking parties. About 500 BC, Greek, attributed to Onesimos. Terracotta.
Lust and Libation: Wine and Sex in the Ancient World
Bacchus Uncorked
GETTY VILLA
The Getty Villa
Celebrate the feast of St. Valentine with an afternoon of art and wine at the Getty Villa. Start with a tour of selected artworks with educator Shelby Brown to discover the age-old connection of passion and the grape. Then enjoy a tasting and discussion of wines from Italy and Greece—the heart of classical antiquity—with advanced sommelier and wine instructor Giammario Villa. Hors d’oeuvres served. Open to 30 participants. Fee $75; complimentary parking. (Must be at least 21 years of age.)
This inaugural gallery course is offered as part of “Bacchus Uncorked,” an occasional series of public programs exploring art, wine, and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean.
