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EXHIBITIONS
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Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery
Now on view through July 29, 2024
Mighty deities, brave heroes, and fantastic beings adorn the terracotta vessels of the ancient Greeks in the Mediterranean, the Maya in central America, and the Moche of northern Peru.
Explore the ways in which painted pottery served as a dynamic means of storytelling and social engagement.
Learn more and explore related programs
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Vessel in the Form of a Warrior Duck, Moche, 500–650 CE. Terracotta, with mother of pearl inlay. Museo Arqueológico “Santiago Uceda Castillo”. Ministry of Culture of Peru
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Sculpted Portraits from Ancient Egypt
Now on view
Egypt’s 26th Dynasty (664–526 BCE) was a period of revival and renewal, and is notable for its exceptional artworks, particularly stone sculpture.
The achievements of Egyptian artists of this period are vividly expressed in the sculpted portraits of officials associated with the court and priesthood, which were created to be displayed in tombs and temples.
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Statue of Nakhthorheb (detail), Dynasty 26, about 590 BCE, Egyptian. Quartzite. 112 × 42 × 59 cm. British Museum EA1646. © The Trustees of the British Museum. All rights reserved
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Graphic Tales: The Art of Visual Storytelling
June 9, 2024
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Getty Villa or Online
Inspired by the painted ceramic vessels displayed in the exhibition Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery, a panel of speakers consider what it means to be visually literate, how the mind processes imagery, and the ways in which, even today, narrative art shapes—and is shaped by—society.
Learn more and register for this free talk
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Stirrup-Spout Vessel with Wrinkle Face Fighting Opponents (detail), Moche, 500-800 CE, Terracotta. Fowler Museum at UCLA, Los Angeles. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Lucas, Jr. Adapted from a drawing by Donna McClelland. Moche Archive, Dumbarton Oaks, Trustees for Harvard University, Washington, DC
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Bacchus Uncorked: Wine in Roman Life–and Death
Saturday and Sunday, June 15–June 16
5:15–8:30 p.m.
Getty Villa
Join historian Jeremy Hartnett and wine educator Diego Meraviglia for a discussion of Roman wine and its central role in everyday life and rituals.
Following the presentations, head to the Outer Peristyle and enjoy an evening of wine, food, and conversation while taking in the sights and sounds of the gardens at sunset.
Tickets: $90. Learn more and register
Save the Date
Bacchus Uncorked:
The Ancient Greek Drinking Party
July 13 and 14
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THEATER
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MEMNON by the Classical Theatre of Harlem
The untold story of Troy’s Ethiopian hero
Tickets for September’s outdoor theater performances go on sale July 1, 2024.
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FOR THE CURIOUS
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Recorded Talk: Women of Ancient Rome
This spring, historian Emma Southon presented an online talk for Getty Villa audiences on her research into the lives of women in ancient Rome. She explores the lesser-known stories of a few women from a vast empire. Each story presents a unique perspective, revealing changes in women’s lives across time and class lines.
“A Rome of One’s Own: Putting Women back into Roman History”
Watch Emma Southon’s talk
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ANTIQUITIES NEWS
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Getty Returns Ancient Bronze Head to Turkey
Acquired in 1971, this bronze object will be returned to Turkey (Türkiye). The transfer, announced in April 2024, is in accordance with Getty’s policy on restitution.
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Head from a Statue of a Youth, 1st century BCE–1st century CE. Bronze.
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The Getty Villa Museum is 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.
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