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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.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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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.
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Who is Anna Atkins? Discover the artist and scientist behind the first-ever illustrated photography book. 🧵
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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.
Jan de Bisschop employed an abundance of negative space in this drawing, inviting viewers to fill in the scene with our imaginations. What do you see? 👀
November 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Jan de Bisschop employed an abundance of negative space in this drawing, inviting viewers to fill in the scene with our imaginations. What do you see? 👀
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.
But don’t worry, it’s now safe in our museum for all to enjoy.
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A Turkey, about 1733, Johann Joachim Kändler and the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Getty Museum (2/2)
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A Turkey, about 1733, Johann Joachim Kändler and the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Getty Museum (2/2)
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
But don’t worry, it’s now safe in our museum for all to enjoy.
Learn more: www.getty.edu/art/collecti...
A Turkey, about 1733, Johann Joachim Kändler and the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Getty Museum (2/2)
Learn more: www.getty.edu/art/collecti...
A Turkey, about 1733, Johann Joachim Kändler and the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. Getty Museum (2/2)
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)
According to medieval astrology, Sagittarius season is a bad time for planting and anything to do with the earth. (4/4)
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
According to medieval astrology, Sagittarius season is a bad time for planting and anything to do with the earth. (4/4)