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Hello! Happy April Fool's Day! No, no this blog post is not a joke...it is as real as can be! Especially when I'll show you what I experienced when visiting the prominent J. Paul Getty Museum in the bright and beautiful city of Malibu, California! :-)
Hello! Happy April Fool's Day! No, no this blog post is not a joke...it is as real as can be! Especially when I'll show you what I experienced when visiting the prominent J. Paul Getty Museum in the bright and beautiful city of Malibu, California! :-)
I've always seen this museum on social media and through pictures, and I never really thought I would have a chance to check the place out. However, with the help of my brother, I was able to not only explore a little but of Malibu but also see the place that I've been wanting to go to!
When we first arrived, I was already excited because I noticed how huge the parking structure was and how many spaces were filled by cars. I knew that I would not be disappointed.
As we kept walking, there was a huge hallway that lead to the entrance of the museum. I slowly walked through it so I could mentally prepare what I was about to see.
Upon entering, we were greeted by the workers there and were also handed a few brochures and flyers to help us on our visit. As we kept walking, there were some workers there that handed small devices that had an earphone for us to listen. That way, when the tour guide talked to us, we would be able to listen to him or her through the ear piece. I felt like a secret spy.
Anyways, each tour guide session started at a specific time and we were a little early for the next one. Fortunately, however, we did not have to wait long for the next one.
However, there was a gift shop right next to the tour guide place, so you could imagine where we spent that waiting time!
When we first arrived, I was already excited because I noticed how huge the parking structure was and how many spaces were filled by cars. I knew that I would not be disappointed.
As we kept walking, there was a huge hallway that lead to the entrance of the museum. I slowly walked through it so I could mentally prepare what I was about to see.
Upon entering, we were greeted by the workers there and were also handed a few brochures and flyers to help us on our visit. As we kept walking, there were some workers there that handed small devices that had an earphone for us to listen. That way, when the tour guide talked to us, we would be able to listen to him or her through the ear piece. I felt like a secret spy.
Anyways, each tour guide session started at a specific time and we were a little early for the next one. Fortunately, however, we did not have to wait long for the next one.
However, there was a gift shop right next to the tour guide place, so you could imagine where we spent that waiting time!
Soon enough, we were introduced to our tour guide. He introduced himself, made sure we were all prepared and could hear him, and began to take us around. He started talking about the different architectures of the buildings and how the architecture tried to recreate what the Romans built. The tour guide also said that the architects tried to base the entire museum off of a city in Rome.
As I kept walking, I tried to pay attention to what I researched in my last blog. I payed most attention to the columns and the statues that were there. I ended up finding more statues and columns that I had expected and that truly surprised me.
At one point, I even tried to place myself in the shoes of an ancient Greek and tried to see what they say about modern Greek architecture. (Don't ask me how I did it).
As I kept walking, I tried to pay attention to what I researched in my last blog. I payed most attention to the columns and the statues that were there. I ended up finding more statues and columns that I had expected and that truly surprised me.
At one point, I even tried to place myself in the shoes of an ancient Greek and tried to see what they say about modern Greek architecture. (Don't ask me how I did it).
I tried to pay as much attention to the details, whether it was a tiny painting or a small carving in the walls. I truly enjoyed every moment of it and listened carefully to what the tour guide was saying. Usually I prefer to explore a museum on my own, but I am really glad that we chose to have a tour guide with us along the way.
There was also a room that looked like a giant library from the outside. Being the curious person I am, I walked in and found a mini museum that was full of statues heads and jewelry from the ancient times. Not to my surprise, most of their jewelry was gold! I even saw different versions of gold crowns, which I did not know there were so many.
This was one of my favorite parts of the museum because it was as detailed as it could get, and that was what I was looking for the entire time! This part of the room really focused on what the ancient Greeks and Romans had and kept. It even showed the different kinds of bowls they had.
There was also a room that looked like a giant library from the outside. Being the curious person I am, I walked in and found a mini museum that was full of statues heads and jewelry from the ancient times. Not to my surprise, most of their jewelry was gold! I even saw different versions of gold crowns, which I did not know there were so many.
This was one of my favorite parts of the museum because it was as detailed as it could get, and that was what I was looking for the entire time! This part of the room really focused on what the ancient Greeks and Romans had and kept. It even showed the different kinds of bowls they had.
PLANTS!
That was another thing that I noticed too. Everywhere we went, there was a plant. In my opinion, it was almost like walking through a jungle! This made total sense because the ancient Greeks were vegetarians and depended on their grown vegetables. There were many plants of different kinds that I personally lost count. Even when we first walked in, there was huge waterfall-like thing. Honestly, it was so cool because it looked like a glass table with lily pads on top. The edges were black too so you could not see the water falling until you walked up close to it. (It's is the first picture below!)
That was another thing that I noticed too. Everywhere we went, there was a plant. In my opinion, it was almost like walking through a jungle! This made total sense because the ancient Greeks were vegetarians and depended on their grown vegetables. There were many plants of different kinds that I personally lost count. Even when we first walked in, there was huge waterfall-like thing. Honestly, it was so cool because it looked like a glass table with lily pads on top. The edges were black too so you could not see the water falling until you walked up close to it. (It's is the first picture below!)
Continuing, there were two stories to the entire museum. Of course everything you needed to see was on the bottom but I appreciated going upstairs just as much! I was able to see views such as this!:
My favorite part was that because we are in a drought right now, the huge pool they had was empty! I was laughing for a good two minutes! :)
My favorite part was that because we are in a drought right now, the huge pool they had was empty! I was laughing for a good two minutes! :)
Anyways, as we kept on following the tour guide, I was able to see more and more art and architecture that represented the Ancient Greeks and Romans. It was just like I imagined it to be. I was able to walk through the huge garden and see different statues and plants. It almost felt like a maze too, with its many paths! I not only learned more about Greek and Roman cultures, (even though I was able to research most of what the tour guide told us), but I also had many photo opportunities! I truly had a great time and cannot thank the Getty Museum enough for my wonderful experience.
Reflection:
Overall, I had a fun time visiting this museum. It was everything I expected it to be. It was my first time having a tour guide take us places and I do not regret it one bit. My favorite part of the trip (besides seeing all of the drought signs) was going in "room" that had all the statues. Even though I did not know who most of the statues represented, I knew that my research was correct when I read that the Greeks truly believed in making statues of their deities. I wished that the tour guide talked more about the different statues but anyways, I still learned more about the different architectures there. I know this part is not part of my project, but before I knew it, I was already improving on my photography skills. There were so many pretty scenes and views that it was impossible for me to not take my phone out every 5 minutes!
One part I did not mention was that there was a room that showed what happens to earth in different weathers. For example, there was an earthquake station that showed what would occur during an earthquake. There was also a mini wall that showed about 5 or 6 layers of the ground. Each level sort of represented each time period. The very first level showed what remains were left from the time period of BC and CE. As you went up the layers, the more recent the time was. What really interested me was the layer that showed me where you can find the remains the ancient Greek and Roman time. Anyhow, the second layer showed the fossils and the first layer showed trash that you would find on the beach today.
I truly had an amazing time walking through the gardens and learning about Greek and Roman culture. Doing my research and going here allows me to truly be more open minded of different cultures as well as the different vibes that come with each museum.
Speaking of different vibes, for my next quarter, I will visit the Body museum and I am super excited as it will be my last museum that I will blog about for a long time. As always, thanks for listening and I will talk to you guys soon! :')
-Kelly
Overall, I had a fun time visiting this museum. It was everything I expected it to be. It was my first time having a tour guide take us places and I do not regret it one bit. My favorite part of the trip (besides seeing all of the drought signs) was going in "room" that had all the statues. Even though I did not know who most of the statues represented, I knew that my research was correct when I read that the Greeks truly believed in making statues of their deities. I wished that the tour guide talked more about the different statues but anyways, I still learned more about the different architectures there. I know this part is not part of my project, but before I knew it, I was already improving on my photography skills. There were so many pretty scenes and views that it was impossible for me to not take my phone out every 5 minutes!
One part I did not mention was that there was a room that showed what happens to earth in different weathers. For example, there was an earthquake station that showed what would occur during an earthquake. There was also a mini wall that showed about 5 or 6 layers of the ground. Each level sort of represented each time period. The very first level showed what remains were left from the time period of BC and CE. As you went up the layers, the more recent the time was. What really interested me was the layer that showed me where you can find the remains the ancient Greek and Roman time. Anyhow, the second layer showed the fossils and the first layer showed trash that you would find on the beach today.
I truly had an amazing time walking through the gardens and learning about Greek and Roman culture. Doing my research and going here allows me to truly be more open minded of different cultures as well as the different vibes that come with each museum.
Speaking of different vibes, for my next quarter, I will visit the Body museum and I am super excited as it will be my last museum that I will blog about for a long time. As always, thanks for listening and I will talk to you guys soon! :')
-Kelly