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

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 ...

Edited by Mary Morton, with contributions by Colin Bailey, Marina Belozerskaya, Charissa Bremer-David, Christoph Frank, Christine Giviskos, and Mark Leonard Mary Morton “A long working life, ...

This detailed book is a “how-to” guide to building controlled vocabulary tools, cataloging and indexing cultural materials with terms and names from controlled vocabularies, and using vocabularies in ...

This information comes from the Museum's collection database, and in some cases is incomplete or awaiting refinement. Researching the collection is a core component of our work, and we continue to ...

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 ...

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 (English) Ward, Philip R. 1986.

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The function of the painted wooden object ranges from the practical to the profound. These objects may perform utilitarian tasks, convey artistic whimsy, connote noble aspirations, and embody the ...