Yes, Darling, this summer shall be a summer to remember!Just think - While one is visiting Southern, CA or living in the sunshine, there are so many places one can take the family to visit. Two of my top picks are - J. Paul Getty Museum in LA,
and The Paley Center For Media.
Being a Francophile, I was delighted to discover that the J. Paul Getty Museum currently has an exhibit on 18th Century Paris, France.
While doing research for another project in Paris, France, I took the time to visit as
many museums and Art Galleries as possible, soaking up the opulence and beauty of the Architecture, Music and Fine Dining. The Louvre stole my heart - and yours, I'm quite sure!Brief Historical Perspective
During the 18th Century in France, Louis XIV gave France carte blanche - in European culture.
1723-1774 - French excelled in Architecture, Entertainment (Games) Music, Politics (The Paris Peace treaty of 1763)
Charissa Bremer-David, curator of the sculpture and decorative arts at the Getty Museum and exhibition's co-curator, said, “Games in the 18th century were played on all levels of society, for all different reasons and age groups."
Gloaters were not welcome.
"Squaring debts was a matter of honor; you settled your gaming debts first, before you paid your tailor or servants.”
Stop by the Getty Museum Store and discover all of the interesting items that relate to Paris, France. There's also a book with the same exact title as the Exhibit,
"Paris: Life & Luxury In the 18th Century" - that I love!
Check it out...
Smooches,
Carla
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Following its premier presentation at the Getty Center in LA,
Paris: Life and Luxury travels to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, where it will be on view September 18–December 10, 2011.
The Los Angeles installation of Paris: Life & Luxury is sponsored by Breguet.
“You were not meant to show your base emotions of greed or anger at losing or winning,” says Charissa Bremmer-David.
"Pourquoi?" One might ask.
“Etiquette manuals of the day were very specific in this instruction.”
“Etiquette manuals of the day were very specific in this instruction.”
"Squaring debts was a matter of honor; you settled your gaming debts first, before you paid your tailor or servants.”Stop by the Getty Museum Store and discover all of the interesting items that relate to Paris, France. There's also a book with the same exact title as the Exhibit,
"Paris: Life & Luxury In the 18th Century" - that I love!
Check it out...
Smooches,
Carla
_________________________________________________________
Following its premier presentation at the Getty Center in LA,
Paris: Life and Luxury travels to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, where it will be on view September 18–December 10, 2011.
The Los Angeles installation of Paris: Life & Luxury is sponsored by Breguet.
Jessica Portner conducted the interview with Charissa Bremmer-David for
J. Paul Getty Museum. Great job, Jessica Portner! Museum hours - Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:30pm, Sat 10:00am - 9:00pm 1200 Getty Center Drive in Los Angeles, CA - 310.440.7300
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