NEWS FROM THE GETTY -more- The J. Paul Getty Trust 1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 403 Tel 310 440 7360 Communications Department Los Angeles, California 90049-1681 Fax 310 440 7722 www.getty.edu communications@getty.edu DATE: October 18, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW AUDIO TOUR AT THE GETTY CENTER OFFERS A SPOOKY HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES Demons, Angels, and Monsters: The Supernatural in Art Part of the Getty Center’s Audio Tour Program LOS ANGELES—Before kids grab a bag of Halloween loot, they can grab an iPod Touch® and explore the art of fright with a new audio tour at the Getty Center. Demons, Angels, and Monsters: The Supernatural in Art features otherworldly figures depicted in works of art from the Getty Museum’s permanent collection. For a limited time (through February 5, 2012) all audio tours at the Getty Center are free, providing a Halloween treat for the whole family. Created by kids for kids, the audio tour features imaginative children sharing their impressions of troublemaking demons, flying superhero angels, and a charming dragon. Whether angelic or sinister, the art reveals how past cultures have viewed the supernatural, and how belief in such creatures influenced everyday life. CLICK HERE TO HEAR SAMPLE AUDIO Polyptych with Coronation of the Virgin and Saints (detail), about 1390s. Cenni di Francesco di Ser Cenni (Italian [Florentine], active 1369/1370– 1415). Tempera and gold leaf on panel. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. Medusa (detail), 1911. Vincenzo Gemito (Italian, 1852-1929). Partially gilt silver. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
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NEWS FROM THE GETTY
-more-
The J Paul Getty Trust 1200 Getty Center Drive Suite 403 Tel 310 440 7360 Communications Department Los Angeles California 90049-1681 Fax 310 440 7722 wwwgettyedu communicationsgettyedu
DATE October 18 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW AUDIO TOUR AT THE GETTY CENTER
OFFERS A SPOOKY HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES
Demons Angels and Monsters The Supernatural in Art Part of the Getty Centerrsquos Audio Tour Program
LOS ANGELESmdashBefore kids grab a bag of Halloween loot they can grab an iPod Touchreg and
explore the art of fright with a new audio tour at the Getty Center Demons Angels and
Monsters The Supernatural in Art features otherworldly figures depicted in works of art
from the Getty Museumrsquos permanent collection For a limited time (through February 5 2012)
all audio tours at the Getty Center are free providing a Halloween treat for the whole family
Created by kids for kids the audio tour features imaginative children sharing their
impressions of troublemaking demons flying superhero angels and a charming dragon
Whether angelic or sinister the art reveals how past cultures have viewed the supernatural
and how belief in such creatures influenced everyday life
CLICK HERE TO HEAR SAMPLE AUDIO
Polyptych with Coronation of the Virgin and Saints (detail) about 1390s Cenni di Francesco di Ser Cenni (Italian [Florentine] active 13691370ndash1415) Tempera and gold leaf on panel The J Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles
Medusa (detail) 1911 Vincenzo Gemito (Italian 1852-1929) Partially gilt silver The J Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles
ldquoOtherworldly beings have been the subject of compelling stories for thousands of
years and vividly appeal to the imaginationrdquo said Maria L Gilbert of the Getty Museumrsquos
Collection Information amp Access department ldquoThe Museumrsquos collection is rich with
supernatural characters immortalized in works of art covering a range of cultures and time
periodsrdquo
The tour includes paintings sculpture and stained glass by such artists as Gauguin
Tiepolo and Bernini
Demons Angels and Monsters The Supernatural in Art is suitable for children
tweens or anyone with a sense of fun All Getty Center audio tours are free through February
5 2012
The Getty Center is located at 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 For
more information call (310) 440-7300 or visit wwwgettyedu
MEDIA CONTACT Alexandria Sivak Getty Communications (310) 440-6473 asivakgettyedu The J Paul Getty Trust is an international cultural and philanthropic institution devoted to the visual arts that includes the J Paul Getty Museum the Getty Research Institute the Getty Conservation Institute and the Getty Foundation The J Paul Getty Trust and Getty programs serve a varied audience from two locations the Getty Center in Los Angeles and the Getty Villa in Malibu The J Paul Getty Museum collects in seven distinct areas including Greek and Roman antiquities European paintings drawings manuscripts sculpture and decorative arts and photographs gathered internationally The Museums mission is to make the collection meaningful and attractive to a broad audience by presenting and interpreting the works of art through educational programs special exhibitions publications conservation and research Visiting the Getty Center The Getty Center is open Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 10 am to 530 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm It is closed Monday and major holidays Admission to the Getty Center is always free Parking is $15 per car but free after 5pm on Saturdays and for evening events throughout the week No reservation is required for parking or general admission Reservations are required for event seating and groups of 15 or more Please call (310) 440-7300 (English or Spanish) for reservations and information The TTY line for callers who are deaf or hearing impaired is (310) 440-7305 The Getty Center is at 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles California Additional information is available at wwwgettyedu Sign up for e-Getty at wwwgettyedusubscribe to receive free monthly highlights of events at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa via e-mail or visit wwwgettyedu for a complete calendar of public programs
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ldquoOtherworldly beings have been the subject of compelling stories for thousands of
years and vividly appeal to the imaginationrdquo said Maria L Gilbert of the Getty Museumrsquos
Collection Information amp Access department ldquoThe Museumrsquos collection is rich with
supernatural characters immortalized in works of art covering a range of cultures and time
periodsrdquo
The tour includes paintings sculpture and stained glass by such artists as Gauguin
Tiepolo and Bernini
Demons Angels and Monsters The Supernatural in Art is suitable for children
tweens or anyone with a sense of fun All Getty Center audio tours are free through February
5 2012
The Getty Center is located at 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles CA 90049 For
more information call (310) 440-7300 or visit wwwgettyedu
MEDIA CONTACT Alexandria Sivak Getty Communications (310) 440-6473 asivakgettyedu The J Paul Getty Trust is an international cultural and philanthropic institution devoted to the visual arts that includes the J Paul Getty Museum the Getty Research Institute the Getty Conservation Institute and the Getty Foundation The J Paul Getty Trust and Getty programs serve a varied audience from two locations the Getty Center in Los Angeles and the Getty Villa in Malibu The J Paul Getty Museum collects in seven distinct areas including Greek and Roman antiquities European paintings drawings manuscripts sculpture and decorative arts and photographs gathered internationally The Museums mission is to make the collection meaningful and attractive to a broad audience by presenting and interpreting the works of art through educational programs special exhibitions publications conservation and research Visiting the Getty Center The Getty Center is open Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 10 am to 530 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm It is closed Monday and major holidays Admission to the Getty Center is always free Parking is $15 per car but free after 5pm on Saturdays and for evening events throughout the week No reservation is required for parking or general admission Reservations are required for event seating and groups of 15 or more Please call (310) 440-7300 (English or Spanish) for reservations and information The TTY line for callers who are deaf or hearing impaired is (310) 440-7305 The Getty Center is at 1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles California Additional information is available at wwwgettyedu Sign up for e-Getty at wwwgettyedusubscribe to receive free monthly highlights of events at the Getty Center and the Getty Villa via e-mail or visit wwwgettyedu for a complete calendar of public programs
