The earliest photographs—often associated with small, faded, sepia-toned images—may seem to belong to a bygone era, but many of the conventions established during photography’s earliest years persist ...

The essence of Aphrodite's power was her ability to provoke desire. Sexual allure was long an intrinsic aspect of Aphrodite, and erotic pleasures were referred to as ta Aphrodisia, "the business of ...

The education department seeks to inspire all of our audiences to engage with our collection and exhibitions through programs and resources at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa museums. This free ...

Some 630 lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum represent production centers that were active across the ancient Mediterranean world between 800 B.C. and A.D. 800. Notable for their marvelous variety—from ...

This classic work explains the place of conservation and restoration in museums. Long out of print, it is now being published online by the GCI. How to Cite this Work ...

The reference information listed below is intended for those who work with the Getty's data. This information comes from the Museum's collection database, and in some cases is incomplete or awaiting ...

Ancient Iran, historically known as Persia, was the dominant nation of western Asia for over twelve centuries, with three successive native dynasties—the Achaemenid, the Parthian, and the ...

This volume presents the life work of the late Ruth Johnston-Feller, one of the nation’s leading color scientists. It combines an overview of basic theoretical concepts with detailed, hands-on ...

This book provides practical information on the use of infrared (IR) spectroscopy for the analysis of materials found in cultural objects. Designed for scientists and students in the fields of ...

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