Cinema and Art series to screen 'Howard Pyle and the Illustrated Story' April 19
The Cinema and Art film series will present “Howard Pyle and The Illustrated Story" at 6:30 p.m.,Thursday, April 19, at the Inn at Canal Square in Lewes.
Howard Pyle, a Delaware treasure, was one of America’s most popular illustrators and storytellers at a time when top illustrators were celebrities. His images may be better known than his name.
"Howard Pyle and the Illustrated Story" explores the history, artistry and spectacular rise of this artist. The documentary reveals Pyle’s (1853-1911) talents as prolific author, illustrator and teacher. It shows how Pyle established a new standard of excellence in turn-of-the-century American graphic art. Interviews with artists Jamie Wyeth and Darrell Warren (“Pirates of the Caribbean”) uncover the many stylistic Pyle influences in painting, illustration and modern cinema.
The film was written, directed and produced by Wilmington native Paul Mento of Silver Hand Productions. Mento’s production studio is located three blocks from Pyle’s former studio. Audience members will be able to meet and talk with Mento, another Delaware treasure, who will be present to share his filmmaking experiences.
Cinema and Art is a biannual film series that brings artists and art to the big screen. Screenings are sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, Rehoboth Art League, and The Inn at Canal Square,122 Market St., Lewes. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
The event will feature a reception at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments, followed by the film screening at 7 p.m. and a post-screening question-and-answer session. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online at www.rehobothfilm.com or by calling 302-645-9095, Ext 1. Tickets are nonrefundable.
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is funded, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, go to www.rehobothfilm.com, or call 302 645-9095.
