http://www.getty.edu

The Getty Center

The “Visit” page for the Getty is divided into two separate sections. The left side is for the Getty Center in Los Angeles, and the right side is for the Getty Villa in Malibu. One side is blue, the other is orange. The color differences make the task of navigating through all the information available quite straight-forward and intuitive. Both The Getty Center and The Getty Villa are listed with the same subsections, which are Who We Are, Where To Find Us and What To See.

Under the heading, Who We Are, the following can be learned about The Getty Center:

The Getty Center presents the Getty’s collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views.

Alternately, under the same heading, The Getty Villa is represented this way:

The Getty Villa is an educational center and museum dedicated to the study of the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome and Etruria.

Some common headings on the “visit” page are: Exhibitions, Event Calendar, Hours, Directions, Parking and Things to See and Do.

Throughout The Getty site the look and feel is consistent, logical and informative. Even though both The Getty Center and The Getty Villa are being represented, the viewer does not get “lost.” The color-coding of each location, blue and orange, is consistent throughout all of the pages on the site but not used to excess.

The Getty website does a good job in “arming” the museum visitor with all the knowledge that is needed to get the most out of visiting such a “lofty” place. Being armed with practical knowledge is a great way to approach the sometimes daunting task of studying art. And isn’t that what it’s all about?

Reviewed by Library Staff Member – Cynthia Aaron

Diane: A Signature Life is an autobiography of a fairy tale princess, jet setting socialite, uber businesswoman, dedicated mother of two, but most importantly, international fashion designer. Diane Von Furstenberg has been a household name for three decades.  She has broken sales records and reached out to massive audiences through her innovative style and personal approach. 

Diane Von Furstenberg is the daughter of a concentration camp survivor.  It would be the pain and suffering her mother experienced that would instill in her the importance to strive for freedom, success and a strong dose of independence. A native of Belgium, Diane grew up in a prosperous and inspiring household when she was not enrolled in boarding schools.  Yet it would be while studying Economics in Switzerland that her life would take a turn into a world high above the clouds.  While in Geneva, Diane met and married (in New York) Austro-Italian Prince, Egon of Furstenberg.

Diane Von Furstenberg exploded onto the fashion scene in the early seventies by launching the ever-famous wrap dress.  Prints based off of her love of nature, this knit phenomenon sealed her stamp of approval and eventually made its way to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Her ventures into the cosmetics industry gathered her much attention and led her to be an icon to many women who appreciated themselves as both beautiful and intelligent.  Diane is the mother of two children and though time out was taken to raise the children, her return to the industry was much welcomed and celebrated.  Diane has conquered both the high-end market as well as the masses through QVC.  With her penchant for life and all its wonders, it is no wonder that Diane Von Furstenberg remains one to admire.

Reviewed by Library Staff Member – Francisco Murillo