Getty Museum Series: The Monuments Men (online evening)

 The Monuments Men 

It’s no secret that the Nazis confiscated hundreds of thousands of works of art from Jewish families, collectors and dealers. It’s also a well known fact that the Allies were responsible for discovering and rescuing many of these precious paintings, sculptures and decorative art objects. Some passed directly through the hands of the Monuments Men as they were discovered in the salt mines of Austria, in caves, other buildings and even at Herman Goring’s summer home. These works were restituted to their owners or their family’s heirs via different means including the Allied forces, through governments, and even from museums. Some works found their way back shortly after the war, others took over 50 years to be returned to their rightful owners. Their stories are as fascinating as the objects themselves.  

 Docent Lee Rubinstein holds dual degrees in English and History with a minor in Art History. She has been leading students through the galleries at the Getty since the program's inception in 2012. Additionally, in 2007, Lee created the curriculum for, and now runs, a volunteer art program in underserved schools in Los Angeles.

Image: Monuments men image from the web.

UPCOMING CLASS:

May 10 @1-2 pm: Molten Color: Glass in the Getty Collection. REGISTER.

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