Research & Conservation

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Vast resources for educators, scholars, and visual arts professionals

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  1. Tools & Databases

    12+ search tools and databases to find articles, provenance records, and much more

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  2. Getty Library

    45+ miles of books, journals, auction catalogs, rare photographs, archives, and other special collections

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  3. Free Online Books

    300+ of our publications in 30 topic areas for download

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  4. Teaching Resources

    Dozens of adaptable resources for teaching and learning about conservation and cultural heritage management

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Resource Spotlight: Getty Vocabularies

Mona Lisa or La Gioconda? Gaochang or Qara-Hoja? Researchers worldwide use our structured terminology for art, architecture and more

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Databases, publications, and more tools for general or specialized research and study

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  1. Getty Library

    45+ miles of books, journals, auction catalogs, rare photographs, archives, and other special collections

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  2. Special Collections

    Rare source materials related to art history and visual culture

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  3. Information Center

    Specialized reference help for conservation professionals

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Our Research

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Project Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.)

Understanding the long-term impact of experimental arts organization E.A.T.

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Project PST ART: Art & Science Collide

A landmark regional event that explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present

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Project African American Historic Places Los Angeles

Increasing recognition and improving conservation of African American heritage through more inclusive and equitable preservation practices

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Project Van Gogh’s Irises: A Closer Look

Reconsidering Van Gogh’s Irises through material analysis and advanced imaging to understand its history and help ensure its preservation

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Training & Professional Development

  1. Conservation Workshop for HBCU Undergraduates

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    Deadline to apply is February 21, 2025

    Feb 21, 2025

  2. NEW DATE: Curriculum Workshop for Higher Ed: Teaching with the Digital Florentine Codex

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    Mar 7, 2025

  3. Cleaning Gilded Wood Workshop 2025: Brazil

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    This five-day workshop in August 2025 will introduce participants to a range of cleaning systems to remove dirt as well as overpaint on water-sensitive gilded surfaces. Deadline to apply is March 17

  4. Submit to the Getty Research Journal

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    We invite submissions on a rolling basis

  5. Call for abstracts: SR2A 2025 | Synchrotron Radiation and Neutrons in Art and Archaeology International Conference

    Announcement

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    Abstract submissions on synchrotron and neutron applications to art, archaeology, and built heritage research accepted until May 1, 2025

Who We Are

  1. Research Institute

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    An international center for the study of visual art

  2. Conservation Institute

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    Advancing conservation practice

  3. Museum

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    Fostering engagement and understanding of art through two locations

  4. Foundation

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    Grants that advance the arts around the world