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Art Break: A Dog's Life in Antiquity

Thu. Aug. 10 02:00 PM - Thu. Aug. 10 03:00 PM


ONLINE ONLY

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Greeks and Romans were fond of dogs—not just as work animals but also as beloved pets. Taking inspiration from a Roman funerary monument depicting a plump Maltese, archaeologists Michael MacKinnon and Christina DiFabio explore how art, texts, and animal bones reveal ancient bonds with canine companions.

Part of the Getty Museum Art Talks series

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