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We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 4 medieval horses.
Giddy up! 🐎🐎🐎🐎
Giddy up! 🐎🐎🐎🐎
December 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 4 medieval horses.
Giddy up! 🐎🐎🐎🐎
Giddy up! 🐎🐎🐎🐎
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 5 medieval cats.
December 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 5 medieval cats.
The higher the hairline, the closer to ____________.
In the Middle Ages, particularly in the 14th and 15th centuries, it was quite chic to pluck hairs to achieve the look of a larger forehead in parts of Europe.
In the Middle Ages, particularly in the 14th and 15th centuries, it was quite chic to pluck hairs to achieve the look of a larger forehead in parts of Europe.
December 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The higher the hairline, the closer to ____________.
In the Middle Ages, particularly in the 14th and 15th centuries, it was quite chic to pluck hairs to achieve the look of a larger forehead in parts of Europe.
In the Middle Ages, particularly in the 14th and 15th centuries, it was quite chic to pluck hairs to achieve the look of a larger forehead in parts of Europe.
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 6 tormenting demons. Which color is your favorite?
December 7, 2025 at 10:03 PM
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 6 tormenting demons. Which color is your favorite?
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 7 medieval dogs. Which would you adopt? 🐕
December 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 7 medieval dogs. Which would you adopt? 🐕
The Getty community grieves the death of Frank Gehry, a true legend of architecture whose designs and brilliance have shaped Los Angeles and the world.
Through Gehry's archive, Getty will share his legacy for many years to come. Read our full message: gty.art/4awWKqD
Through Gehry's archive, Getty will share his legacy for many years to come. Read our full message: gty.art/4awWKqD
December 6, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The Getty community grieves the death of Frank Gehry, a true legend of architecture whose designs and brilliance have shaped Los Angeles and the world.
Through Gehry's archive, Getty will share his legacy for many years to come. Read our full message: gty.art/4awWKqD
Through Gehry's archive, Getty will share his legacy for many years to come. Read our full message: gty.art/4awWKqD
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations! Today, 8 knights in shining armor. ⚔️🛡️
December 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations! Today, 8 knights in shining armor. ⚔️🛡️
We're celebrating 12 Days of #MedievalIlluminations. Today, 9 medieval moons.
Tag yourself, we're the tiny blue one. 🌚
Tag yourself, we're the tiny blue one. 🌚
December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We're celebrating 12 Days of #MedievalIlluminations. Today, 9 medieval moons.
Tag yourself, we're the tiny blue one. 🌚
Tag yourself, we're the tiny blue one. 🌚
December 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 10 medieval birds. Which feathery friend is your favorite?
🦅🦢🐓🦉🐦⬛
🦅🦢🐓🦉🐦⬛
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 10 medieval birds. Which feathery friend is your favorite?
🦅🦢🐓🦉🐦⬛
🦅🦢🐓🦉🐦⬛
All kinds of creative people—including Poncho Sánchez—come to the Getty to spark ideas. gty.art/3Y1wVHR
Finding Inspiration at the Villa | Getty News
Poncho Sánchez, an icon of Latin jazz, was captivated by the refined ceramic vessels, the architecture, and the serene atmosphere of the Villa Outer Peristyle
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December 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
All kinds of creative people—including Poncho Sánchez—come to the Getty to spark ideas. gty.art/3Y1wVHR
Looking for more art and culture in your life? There’s a Getty event for you! Film screenings, jewelry making, drawing courses, and more!
www.getty.edu/calendar/
www.getty.edu/calendar/
December 3, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Looking for more art and culture in your life? There’s a Getty event for you! Film screenings, jewelry making, drawing courses, and more!
www.getty.edu/calendar/
www.getty.edu/calendar/
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 11 medieval suns.
Don't you love their shining faces?
Don't you love their shining faces?
December 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 11 medieval suns.
Don't you love their shining faces?
Don't you love their shining faces?
🎵 Wreath upon his brow, drinking cup in hand… maybe he’s just cheered up a demigod, or perhaps he’s singing the legendary Consensus Song...
Who could this smiling figure be?
Tell us, and then check your answer below! 👇
Who could this smiling figure be?
Tell us, and then check your answer below! 👇
December 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🎵 Wreath upon his brow, drinking cup in hand… maybe he’s just cheered up a demigod, or perhaps he’s singing the legendary Consensus Song...
Who could this smiling figure be?
Tell us, and then check your answer below! 👇
Who could this smiling figure be?
Tell us, and then check your answer below! 👇
It's time for 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 12 medieval zodiac signs.
Similar to today, people believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.
Similar to today, people believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.
December 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
It's time for 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 12 medieval zodiac signs.
Similar to today, people believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.
Similar to today, people believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.
Here's what you should and shouldn't do if you were born under Sagittarius in medieval times.
Astrology was a very real science in the Middle Ages. People believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.
Astrology was a very real science in the Middle Ages. People believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.
November 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Here's what you should and shouldn't do if you were born under Sagittarius in medieval times.
Astrology was a very real science in the Middle Ages. People believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.
Astrology was a very real science in the Middle Ages. People believed that the movements of celestial bodies influenced their personalities, health, and ideal times to do certain activities.
What do you get between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? 🧵🛍️
#MuseumStoreSunday emphasizes the value of supporting the arts and the communities that make our institution so special, which is why we're proud to participate this year on shop.getty.edu.
#MuseumStoreSunday emphasizes the value of supporting the arts and the communities that make our institution so special, which is why we're proud to participate this year on shop.getty.edu.
November 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
What do you get between Black Friday and Cyber Monday? 🧵🛍️
#MuseumStoreSunday emphasizes the value of supporting the arts and the communities that make our institution so special, which is why we're proud to participate this year on shop.getty.edu.
#MuseumStoreSunday emphasizes the value of supporting the arts and the communities that make our institution so special, which is why we're proud to participate this year on shop.getty.edu.
Who is Anna Atkins? Discover the artist and scientist behind the first-ever illustrated photography book. 🧵
www.getty.edu/news/anna-at...
www.getty.edu/news/anna-at...
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Who is Anna Atkins? Discover the artist and scientist behind the first-ever illustrated photography book. 🧵
www.getty.edu/news/anna-at...
www.getty.edu/news/anna-at...
Inspired by the masters. Made for the moment.
Elevate your gifting game with A Space for Timeless Imagination, by Getty and Pirate Worldwide.
Elevate your gifting game with A Space for Timeless Imagination, by Getty and Pirate Worldwide.
November 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Inspired by the masters. Made for the moment.
Elevate your gifting game with A Space for Timeless Imagination, by Getty and Pirate Worldwide.
Elevate your gifting game with A Space for Timeless Imagination, by Getty and Pirate Worldwide.
Our final #drawing technique of the week is negative space. ◻️ Also known as “reserve,” negative space refers to an area of paper deliberately left blank, so that the color of the paper creates the illusion of light and form.
November 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Our final #drawing technique of the week is negative space. ◻️ Also known as “reserve,” negative space refers to an area of paper deliberately left blank, so that the color of the paper creates the illusion of light and form.
You may be familiar with Georges Seurat's colorful paintings, but have you ever seen his darker work with Conté crayon?
In Woman Strolling (Une élégante), a veiled lady dressed in the latest fashions seems to nearly walk off the page. (🧵 1/2)
In Woman Strolling (Une élégante), a veiled lady dressed in the latest fashions seems to nearly walk off the page. (🧵 1/2)
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
You may be familiar with Georges Seurat's colorful paintings, but have you ever seen his darker work with Conté crayon?
In Woman Strolling (Une élégante), a veiled lady dressed in the latest fashions seems to nearly walk off the page. (🧵 1/2)
In Woman Strolling (Une élégante), a veiled lady dressed in the latest fashions seems to nearly walk off the page. (🧵 1/2)
Anyone else waiting for Thanksgiving dinner?
Meet Linda, the daughter of photographer Richard C. Miller and his favorite subject to photograph. He specialized in celebrity portraits and advertising, and was particularly skilled with color photographic processes.
Meet Linda, the daughter of photographer Richard C. Miller and his favorite subject to photograph. He specialized in celebrity portraits and advertising, and was particularly skilled with color photographic processes.
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Anyone else waiting for Thanksgiving dinner?
Meet Linda, the daughter of photographer Richard C. Miller and his favorite subject to photograph. He specialized in celebrity portraits and advertising, and was particularly skilled with color photographic processes.
Meet Linda, the daughter of photographer Richard C. Miller and his favorite subject to photograph. He specialized in celebrity portraits and advertising, and was particularly skilled with color photographic processes.
TW1: Working with clay is tricky, especially when it’s THICK.
This life-size turkey had its unique challenges. The clay's thickness and weight along with uneven shrinking caused early attempts of this porcelain poultry to crack and collapse in the kiln.
Gobble gobble. 🦃 (1/2)
This life-size turkey had its unique challenges. The clay's thickness and weight along with uneven shrinking caused early attempts of this porcelain poultry to crack and collapse in the kiln.
Gobble gobble. 🦃 (1/2)
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
TW1: Working with clay is tricky, especially when it’s THICK.
This life-size turkey had its unique challenges. The clay's thickness and weight along with uneven shrinking caused early attempts of this porcelain poultry to crack and collapse in the kiln.
Gobble gobble. 🦃 (1/2)
This life-size turkey had its unique challenges. The clay's thickness and weight along with uneven shrinking caused early attempts of this porcelain poultry to crack and collapse in the kiln.
Gobble gobble. 🦃 (1/2)
Happy Sagittarius season! Sagittariuses are said to be charming and adventurous, but also reckless and impulsive. Sound like a Sagittarius you know?
Scroll this 🧵 to reveal the dos and don'ts of Sagittarius season. ♐️ (1/4)
Scroll this 🧵 to reveal the dos and don'ts of Sagittarius season. ♐️ (1/4)
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Happy Sagittarius season! Sagittariuses are said to be charming and adventurous, but also reckless and impulsive. Sound like a Sagittarius you know?
Scroll this 🧵 to reveal the dos and don'ts of Sagittarius season. ♐️ (1/4)
Scroll this 🧵 to reveal the dos and don'ts of Sagittarius season. ♐️ (1/4)
🍗🧵 Thanksgiving moods, hot and ready for the holiday. Which is your favorite?
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
🍗🧵 Thanksgiving moods, hot and ready for the holiday. Which is your favorite?