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Canaletto & the Art of Venice
9.0 / 10• 2017• 1h 25m•NR• English
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EXHIBITION ON SCREEN open its fifth season with Canaletto & the Art of Venice, an immersive journey into the life and art of Venice’s famous view-painter. No artist better captures the essence and allure of Venice than Giovanni Antonio Canal, better known as Canaletto. The remarkable group of over 200 paintings, drawings and prints on display offer unparalleled insight into the artistry of Canaletto and his contemporaries, and the city he became a master at capturing. The film also offers the chance to step inside two official royal residences - Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle – to learn more about the artist, and Joseph Smith, the man who introduced Canaletto to Britain.
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. David Bickerstaff's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Canaletto & the Art of Venice is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
