Visual Arts
Event
- Title:
- Getty Villa Gallery Tours: Antiquity & Wagner's Ring
- When:
- 05.05.2010 @ 02:30 - 04:00
- Where:
- J. Paul Getty Museum - Los Angeles
- Category:
- Visual Arts
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Since its original production in 1869, Richard Wagne'r Der Ring des Nibelungen (known as the "Ring cycle" attracted scholarly and popular debate. In this 90-minute guided discussion, explore the connections between his four epic operas, classical mythology, and ancient theater through works of art in the Getty Museum's collection. Meet at the Tour Meeting Place. Presented in partnership with LA Opera's Ring Festival LA, April--June 2010.
The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa will offer special Gallery Tours that explore Greek myth and drama as it connects to the Ring cycle. Dates and times of tours are TBD.
Current Date(s):
May 2, 2010
May 5, 2010
May 19, 2010
May 23, 2010
Time(s): 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
The Getty Villa is located at:
17985 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
www.getty.edu
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Venue
- Partner:
- J. Paul Getty Museum - Website
- Street:
- 1200 Getty Center Dr
- ZIP:
- 90049
- City:
- Los Angeles
- State:
- CA
PARTNER DESCRIPTION
The J. Paul Getty Museum seeks to further knowledge of the visual arts and to nurture critical seeing by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting works of art of the highest quality. To fulfill its mission, the Museum continues to develop its collection through purchases and gifts, complementing its impact through special exhibitions, publications, educational programs developed for a wide range of audiences, and a related performing arts program. The Museum strives to provide its visitors with access to the most innovative research in the visual arts while they enjoy a unique experience in viewing works of art at our Getty Center and Getty Villa sites. While benefiting from the broader context of the Getty Trust, the Museum also extends the reach of its mission via the internet and through the regular exchange of works of art, staff, and expertise.
www.getty.edu
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