Southern Alberta Art Gallery

TUESDAYS @ NOON

Tea and coffee are complimentary at our free weekly film series, which runs annually from September through June to compliment our changing exhibition program and highlight issues of the day. All Tuesdays @ Noon films are screened in the Turcotte Library at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery.

Upcoming Tuesdays @ Noon Features: 

EASTER IN ART

APRIL 6
73 minutes

ImageAcclaimed art historian Tim Marlow explores the Easter story in three parts: Betrayal, Crucifixion and Resurrection, as depicted from the time of the early Christians to the present day. Shot on location in Jerusalem, Europe and other parts of the world, Marlow explores the way contemporary artists and Old Masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Bosch, Tintoretto, Grünewald, Giotto, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt have depicted parts of the Easter story through the ages.

Part One: Betrayal - Marlow begins by looking at depictions of The Last Supper, including Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, a 6th century mosaic and a modern interpretation by Chris Ofili. He then turns to interpretations of Jesus' betrayal and trial by artists, including Bosch and Tintoretto. Finally, Marlow examines portrayals of Jesus' final judgement in works by Honoré Daumier and Mark Wallinger.

Part Two: Crucifixion - Marlow's exploration begins in Varallo, northern Italy, where the Stations of the Cross were carved into a series of sculptures and frescoes by a 15th century Franciscan friar. Marlow then looks at Tintoretto's enormous depiction of the crucifixion in Venice and Grünewald's harrowing image above the Issenheim altar. We also take a modern journey to the Philippines with Sebastian Horsley, who, for the sake of his art, experienced a form of crucifixion for himself.

Part Three: Resurrection - Marlow takes a look at works by Giotto, Michelangelo and Sam Taylor-Wood depicting the mourning over Jesus' body. He then compares interpretations of the resurrection and ascension in several contrasting treatments, including works by Grünewald, Rembrandt and Stanley Spencer.

 
 
THE FACE: JESUS IN ART

APRIL 13 TO APRIL 20
110 minutes

ImageThe Face: Jesus In Art—This Emmy Award-winning program traces the dramatically different ways in which Jesus Christ has been represented in art around the world. This sweeping and spiritually moving program illuminates the most beautiful representations of Jesus and his stories from the 3rd century to the present. Compelling digital morphing sequences dramatically illustrate how the image of Jesus has changed over time.

Narrated by: Mel Gibson, Edward Herrmann, Star Herrmann, Stacy Keach, Juliet Mills, Ricardo Montalban, Bill Moyers, Patricia Neal.

  


 
 
PICTURING MARY
APRIL 27
57 minutes

ImageEmbark on an artistic journey spanning almost 2,000 years and crossing four continents. Picturing Mary visits museums, chapels and cathedrals in eight countries to view rare and sacred masterpieces by such artists as Michelangelo, Rembrandt and Caravaggio. From tiny personal images to giant mosaics and frescoes, these treasured artworks are an enduring testament to Mary as the sublime embodiment of the virtues, joys and sorrows of the human race.

Narrated by James Keach and Jane Seymour.