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 ...

Joan Aruz examines the history and endurance of the Palmyrene people in “Palmyra: Caravan City and Cultural Crossroads.” ...

Take your students into the world of Greek and Roman myths—ancient stories about heroes, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Seven activities introduce students to these stories and their characters ...

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 ...

Is research in stone conservation “on the rocks?” This volume, part of the Research in Conservation series, offers an in-depth critical appraisal of the status of stone conservation research today, ...

Egypt’s 26th Dynasty (664–526 BCE) was a period of revival and renewal. It marks the last great phase of native pharaonic rule in ancient Egypt and is notable for its exceptional artworks, ...

The activities in this self-guided tour of the Museum at the Getty Center explore different aspects of the idea of power and how artists have represented and been inspired by this idea for hundreds of ...

The album contains 74 photographs taken during the three-month sojourn French photographer Paul Nadar made in Turkistan (present-day Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan) when he was invited to exhibit at the ...

The nude—the unclothed or partially clothed human body—has been featured in European art for millennia. After 1400, with the waning of the Middle Ages, artists depicted nudes as increasingly ...

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 ...

Fourteen case studies address the challenges of conserving the twentieth century's most ubiquitous building material—concrete. Following a meeting of international heritage conservation professionals ...

Edme Bouchardon’s street peddlers convey the humanity of an eighteenth-century city: vendors calling out their wares and services, singing musicians accompanied by portable instruments, and other ...