Event 2 : Getty

Going to the Getty is something that is high on the list for any person visiting Los Angeles. Having not been there, I figured it would now be a perfect time to go! 

Upon arriving to the Getty, I was caught in awe of the detail that the place had. Normal museums have a very old feel to them but the Getty has a more modern feel due to it’s precise mathematical design ranging from the way the bushes and hedges are trimmed to the design of the shuttle going up to the museum. 

One thing that anyone will notice is upon arriving also, is the balance it has between nature and structure. The museum itself is situated on top of a hill amongst many trees and secondly, the way it incorporates water is also beautiful. There’s a giant fountain, placed perfectly perpendicular to the center and falls perfectly in line with the stairs. The angle that it’s set gives a mathematical pinpoint that highlights the excellence of the architecture. 

Walking into the Getty, many of the walls of the building include glass. Glass is used by architects to make space appear bigger and not only does it do that, but it allows the viewers of the Getty to enjoy the sunshine of southern California and the view from the hills. 

I was interested in seeing some paintings from the Renaissance period and checked out many.  What I thought was cool was how many symbols in the artwork there were. So many biblical symbols within the artwork, it definitely was part of the design in nearly all of the artwork. Many motifs reoccured in multiple paintings, including the symbol of the dove and holy grail. 

What I learned at the Getty Museum is how art really has played a role in society. What I appreciated most about the visit was the emphasis art got. Whether it be in the design of the hedges, or the waterworks highlighting the architecture or looking at pieces from hundreds of years ago was that art, as basic as it sounds, makes people happy. You can appreciate the purity of the dove, relax and feel one with nature with the fountains, or feel the warm sunshine and admire the mathematically perfected glasswork the GC offers. 

Loved every moment of it and being free to students,  I highly recommend the Getty.