Getty Villa
Christopher Juarez
Professor Rickerson
Architecture 12
22 April 2014
The Getty Villa The Getty Villa is a magnificent place where you are submerged entirely into the rich art and culture of the Greek and Roman past. Finding its home in the breezy sun-filled hills of Malibu, California, it is very iconic place of interest to visit and go out for a day. This wonderful museum owes thanks to Mr. J. Paul Getty, who started collecting antiquity and when his space began to wane, he decided to share his collection with the public and open the Getty Villa. Mr. Getty, an oil investor, was benefited with his great success in his industry to collect these exquisite art pieces. It's design and essence was inspired by The Villa de Papyri. The Villa de Papyri was first discovered in the 18th century in the ancient roman city of Herculaneum. It was hidden and preserved due to the monumental volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. It was a private home boasting typical roman architecture style, like high corinthian columns surrounding a peristyle, boundless gardens near the home, and beautiful sculptures and frescos; These characteristics made it an easy choice to base Getty's museum on. The museum is dedicated to the arts and cultures of Greece and so on. The Getty Villa inherited $661 million dollars when Mr. Getty died in 1976. Personally I feel that it is a genius way to make learning a rich culture as effortless as a pleasureful stroll though a garden filled mansion. I couldn’t help but to find things that caught my attention and curiosity wherever I turned!. My favorite part of the Getty Villa was the entrance which boasted a grand water fountain embroidered with lush vegetation and life. I spent about a half an hour trying to take a perfect picture to express at least half the beauty of the scenery. I truly enjoyed my experience and this assignment was hands down the most enjoyable ive had this semester!
Professor Rickerson
Architecture 12
22 April 2014
The Getty Villa The Getty Villa is a magnificent place where you are submerged entirely into the rich art and culture of the Greek and Roman past. Finding its home in the breezy sun-filled hills of Malibu, California, it is very iconic place of interest to visit and go out for a day. This wonderful museum owes thanks to Mr. J. Paul Getty, who started collecting antiquity and when his space began to wane, he decided to share his collection with the public and open the Getty Villa. Mr. Getty, an oil investor, was benefited with his great success in his industry to collect these exquisite art pieces. It's design and essence was inspired by The Villa de Papyri. The Villa de Papyri was first discovered in the 18th century in the ancient roman city of Herculaneum. It was hidden and preserved due to the monumental volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. It was a private home boasting typical roman architecture style, like high corinthian columns surrounding a peristyle, boundless gardens near the home, and beautiful sculptures and frescos; These characteristics made it an easy choice to base Getty's museum on. The museum is dedicated to the arts and cultures of Greece and so on. The Getty Villa inherited $661 million dollars when Mr. Getty died in 1976. Personally I feel that it is a genius way to make learning a rich culture as effortless as a pleasureful stroll though a garden filled mansion. I couldn’t help but to find things that caught my attention and curiosity wherever I turned!. My favorite part of the Getty Villa was the entrance which boasted a grand water fountain embroidered with lush vegetation and life. I spent about a half an hour trying to take a perfect picture to express at least half the beauty of the scenery. I truly enjoyed my experience and this assignment was hands down the most enjoyable ive had this semester!