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November 14, 2024

Dr. Elliot Engel: da Vinci Before the Code

Sponsored by King's Grant

Join Piedmont Arts for a lecture by the incomparable humorist and scholar Dr. Elliot Engel. Optional catered dinner begins at 6 p.m. Lecture begins at 7 p.m.

Many scholars consider Leonardo da Vinci to be the greatest artistic genius in the history of Western Civilization. Dr. Elliot Engel will probe the breadth and depth of da Vinci's extraordinary mind while revealing the fascinating causes for his many unfinished masterpieces. He even tackles the universal mystery of Mona Lisa’s smile. 

Dr. Engel has taught at the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, and Duke University. He has written 10 books published in England, Japan, Turkey, and the United States. His mini-lecture series on Charles Dickens ran on PBS television stations around the country. His articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and national magazines including Newsweek. Hehas lectured throughout the United States and on all the continents, including Antarctica. He was inducted into the Royal Society of Arts in England for his academic work and service in promoting Charles Dickens in 2009. He lives in Raleigh, N.C.

  • Lecture tickets are limited. Call 276.632.3221 to check availability. 
  • Dinner tickets are sold out. Call 276.632.3221 to be added to the wait list. 

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