The Getty Center sits on a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains, (tower) above the city of Los Angeles. The museum was (origin) constructed to house the vast art collection belonging to oil tyooon J. Paul Getty. Today, the modernist complex (stock) with so many art works that the exhibit arenas can show just a part of them at a time, making the artistic special exhibitions a highlight of any visit to the Getty.
The Center's award-winning architect, Richard Meier, did outstanding job of creating a public space that has surprised many visitors. Visitors go to the Getty thinking they are visiting a museum with works of art on the inside. they discover instead is a work of art with a museum inside. Meier took some basic (material): metal, stone and glass. Working with a billion-dollar budget, he combined them to create a work of architecture that can excite visitors as much as the art collection inside (do). Around every corner and at every turn, there is a new view store for guests. And then, just they think they have seen it all, a new fountain or landscape pops up.
In addition to museum tours, the Getty also provides various free on-site tours, including tours of the gardens. These explorations are a must for anyone (interest) in learning more about Meier's techniques and ideas.
