Artist-at-Work: Medieval Sword Play

Sun Jun 25, 2023 - Sun Jul 30, 2023
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Repeating every month on the last Sundays through July 30, 2023.
Also on July 16, 2023.
11:00am to 12:00pm PT
Age: All Ages
Price: Free
Location:
Getty Center
310.440.7300
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90049
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Chivalry isn't dead - it's visiting the Getty Center.

Getty visitors can witness a knightly Deed of Arms - a contest of martial arts skill and honor in which armored knights demonstrate the techniques of spear, poleaxe, and other weapons of the Late Middle Ages, along with more recreational sword play.

Knights from Chivalry Today are on hand to answer questions. Visitors of any age can discover more about the arms, armor, and fighting techniques illustrated in medieval manuscripts during this free, drop-in program.

This event complements the exhibition Play and Pastimes in the Middle Ages.

Based in San Diego, Chivalry Today is an educational organization that explores the history, literature, and philosophy of the code of chivalry through workshops, martial arts demonstrations, and school and summer camp programs.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.