Seeing the Getty Center: Collections, Building, and Gardens [Lingua Inglese] - Brossura

Hirsch, Jeffrey

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0892369752 ISBN 13: 9780892369751

Casa editrice: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns, 2009

Riassunto

The three volumes in this handsome boxed set provide a visual tour of the treasures at the Getty Center, from the masterpieces found in the galleries to the monumental architecture to the breathtaking gardens. In the pages ofSeeing the Getty Collections at the Getty Center, dazzling details from the J. Paul Getty Museum's collections are brought together in unexpected and imaginative pairings.Seeing the Getty Center features images of the tram snaking up the hill to the Center, outdoor shots with the ocean and Los Angeles skyline in the distance, and plays of light and shadow on the travertine exterior.Seeing the Getty Gardens contains close-up shots of the many different plants and flowers found in the gardens and images showing their interaction with the surrounding architecture, plus a stunning view of the Center at sunset.

Available for the first time as a set, these lovely books provide a memento for guests and an inspiring introduction for those who have yet to visit the Getty Center.

Also available:

Seeing the Getty Collections at the Getty Center
978-0-89236-962-1, paper
$10.95 (03)

Seeing the Getty Center
978-0-89236-507-4, paper
$10.95 (03)

Seeing the Getty Gardens
978-0-89236-547-0, paper
$10.95 (03)

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Product Description

This is a handsomely illustrated three-volume set that showcases the awe-inspiring Getty Center. Available for the first time in a three-volume boxed set, these handsomely illustrated books provide a stunning visual tour of the treasures to found both inside and outside the Getty Centre. In the pages of "Seeing the Getty Collections", dazzling details from the J. Paul Getty Museum's collections are brought together in unexpected imaginative ways. "Seeing the Getty Centre" features stunning photos that showcase the Centre's world-class architecture and design. "Seeing the Getty Gardens" is filled with glorious full-colour images of the breathtaking outdoor spaces. Together, this set provides a wonderful memento for those who have toured the Getty Centre and an inspiring introduction for those yet to visit.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: J Paul Getty Museum Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0892369752
• ISBN 13: 9780892369751
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 3
• Redattore: Holtman Mollie, Greenberg Mark
• Contatto del produttore: Oxford University Press; https://corp.oup.com/; ; WMF Platz 1; Geislingen/Steige; Baden-W?rttemberg; 73312; Germania