Me and Mom at The Getty Museum Viewpoint
The Getty Museum has been on my So-Cal list of “to do’s” but I haven’t yet. My mom had a great idea that we should visit it when she came into town on the 15th. I wasn’t even prepared for how amazing it was. I learned so much.
I was first surprised by how much religion and mythology played a part in the early paintings. The very first paintings were portraits of Jesus and Mary (some rather creepy) and the biblical scenes and stories from the bible. I guess this is stuff I would have learned in art appreciation. I don’t know why I didn’t take it in college.
The second thing I learned was how breathtaking the original paintings are versus a print. Prints do not do it justice. The Getty uses the natural light from sky lights to show how the paintings were intended for us to view them in natural light, and it makes a huge difference.
The third is the evolution of painting. Each floor is dedicated to a time period and you really see a difference from one century to the next.
Rembrandt’s sketches were showcased in their exhibition hall. I learned so much about his style and how to tell an original Rembrandt from his pupils. He was so talented.
The thought of the paintings and sketches lingered in my mind for days and weeks after. I can’t believe it took me so long to go. Admission is free and parking is free after 5pm. Throughout summer I hope to take advantage of it and go often. I also look forward to experiencing LAMCA and other art museums in the area. I absolutely love them.
Me and the view of LA and the 405 freeway
Here is a short list of some of my favorite paintings.
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