Join us for the Art Committee Film Series: Canaletto and the Art of Venice (2017) from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room. Canaletto and the Art of Venice is an immersive journey into the life and art of Venice’s famous view-painter. No artist better captures the essence and allure of the city than Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto. This film offers the chance to step inside two royal residences- Buckingham palace and Windsor Castle- to learn more about Canaletto, and Joseph Smith, the man who introduced him to Britain. Viewers will embark on their very own 21st century Grand Tour, visiting the sites enjoyed by their 18th century counterparts and immortalized in Canaletto’s views- from the Rialto Bridge to the Piazza San Marco, and the Palazzo. Running Time: 1 hour 27 minutes.
