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December 2008 |
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Commodus: A Gladiator-God Ruling Rome
A Public Lecture by Olivier Hekster
Thursday, January 22, 7:30 p.m.
Getty Villa, Auditorium |
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The emperor Commodus (ruled 150–192) is considered to be one of Rome's "mad monarchs," his presumed insanity attributed to his performances in the arena and his self-identification with Hercules. Olivier Hekster, professor of ancient history at Radbound University, the Netherlands, and author of Commodus: An Emperor at the Crossroads, argues that Commodus's behavior should be seen as an attempt to win the support of soldiers and the common people of Rome—a tactic that was remarkably successful. With senators feeling excluded, they distorted Commodus's actions in their writings, resulting in his negative reputation.
This program complements the exhibition The Getty Commodus: Roman Portraits and Modern Copies, on view beginning December 18.
Free; a ticket is required. Call (310) 440-7300 or get tickets online.
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Bust of Emperor Commodus (detail), Roman, A.D. 180–85, marble, 27 1/2 in. high. The J. Paul Getty Museum, 92.SA.48
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S A V E T H E D A T E |
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Chris Hallet on Nude Male Statuary in the Roman World
Thursday, February 5, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
Colloquium on Magical Gemstones
Friday, February 13, 2009, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Marc Waelkens on the Discoveries at Sagalassos
Thursday, March 12, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
Programs are subject to change.
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A L S O A T T H E V I L L A |
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Exhibitions |
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Now on View
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Looking Ahead
Reconstructing Identity: A Statue of a God from Dresden
December 18, 2008–June 1, 2009
The Getty Commodus: Roman Portraits and Modern Copies
December 18, 2008–June 1, 2009
Fragment to Vase: Approaches to Ceramic Restoration
December 18, 2008–June 1, 2009
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Gallery Course |
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Drawing from Antiquity
Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 2:00–5:00 p.m.
Sharpen your drawing skills by looking closely at art objects in the galleries, as well as at the architecture and gardens.
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www.getty.edu |
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CONTACT US
General inquiries: villaprograms@getty.edu
Press inquiries: communications@getty.edu or visit our Press Room
THE GETTY VILLA
17985 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 440-7300
HOURS: Thurs–Mon: 10 am–5 pm. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and on January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving, and December 25.
The Getty Villa is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. Public and scholarly programs at the Villa include lectures, seminars, workshops, and symposia, and complement the interdisciplinary activities of the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Getty Research Institute, the Getty Conservation Institute, and
the Getty Foundation. The permanent collections of the Museum and the Research Institute, changing exhibitions, the annual scholar research theme, conservation issues, theater productions, and research projects inspire programs for scholars, students, specialized professionals, and general audiences.
Admission to the Getty Villa is always free. An advance, timed ticket is required. Each Villa ticket allows you to bring up to three children ages 15 and under with you in one car. This does not apply to tickets for events, such as lectures and performances. Tickets are available online or by calling (310) 440-7300. Ticket availability is updated weekly for a four-week period. Same-day tickets may also become available online without advance notice. Parking is $10.
C O P Y R I G H T © 2008 J. Paul Getty Trust | Privacy Policy
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