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You think your holiday party got wild…
If the ancient Greeks and Romans were still around today, we would surely dub them “party animals.” With dozens of gods and goddesses to celebrate, plus birthdays and other religious holidays like Saturnalia (December 17), the Greeks and Romans had many reasons to make merry throughout the year.
Drinking wine, giving gifts, making sacrifices
What’s the plural of kabinettschrank?
What do you say when you walk through a museum? If you’ve been reading the answers to this year’s Frequently Asked Art Questions, then you’re offering curator-quality commentary. In this new series, we’ve been defining interesting art terms, discovering hidden secrets in paintings, and exploring new ways to look at art.
Our favorite factoids from the series
Recent acquisitions 2023
Every year the Getty Museum adds to its holdings of European art through antiquity to 1900, and to its international photography up to the present day. Selected by the museum’s curators, the artworks in this presentation highlight key acquisitions of the past year.
What do Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, and Bloc Party have in common?
The answer: along with countless other musicians, they were all inspired by British artist William Blake. A skilled artist, poet, and craftsman, Blake incorporated fantastical, wildly unconventional visions into his work. Classical, punk, and folk musicians have all credited his art for opening their doors of perception.