Channel: Getty Museum

Category: Education

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Description: Ancient Roman artisans created fascinating examples of decorated blown glass using molds. Explore the relationship between Roman glassmakers, who originated this art form, and contemporary artisans who use remarkably similar tools and techniques with educator Bonnie Wright and glassmaker Jessi Moore. Bonnie Wright is the manager of education at the Getty Villa Museum. Previously, she worked as an educator at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, WA and the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY. Jessi Moore is an artist, fabricator and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. Making and teaching has led her all over the country, including Seattle, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. This program was presented via Zoom on Thursday, February 3, 2022. getty.edu/visit/cal/events/ev_3428.html Watch glassmakers demonstrate glassmaking techniques: youtube.com/user/gettymuseum/search?query=glassmaking Learn more about upcoming Art Break programs: getty.edu/museum/programs/lectures/art_break Watch available Art Break programs: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLij2XTFgmBSRmKgNobWpS91SAFPefJN9M Subscribe to the Getty Museum YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/gettymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 #GettyMuseum #ArtBreak #GlassMaking #GlassBlowing #GlassArt #RomanGlass