Many scholars consider Leonardo Da Vinci to be the greatest artistic genius in the history of Western Civilization. On Thursday, November 14, Dr. Elliot Engel will probe the breadth and depth of Leonardo’s extraordinary mind while revealing the fascinating causes for his many unfinished masterpieces. He even tackles the universal mystery of Mona Lisa’s smile. Join Piedmont Arts for dinner and a lecture from the incomparable humorist and scholar.

Dr. Engel lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he has taught at the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University and Duke University. He has written ten 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. Dr. Engel has lectured throughout the United States and on all the continents, including Antarctica. In 2009, he was inducted into the Royal Society of Arts in England for his academic work and service in promoting Charles Dickens.

Catered dinner at 6 PM, lecture begins at 7 PM. 

Sponsored by King’s Grant.