Fra Angelico The Saintly Painter And Tool Of God

By Sheldon Cheney

Book Overview

Fra Angelico: The Saintly Painter and Tool of God by Sheldon Cheney is a biography of the Italian Renaissance painter Fra Angelico. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of this important artist, who is known for his religious paintings and frescoes. Cheney provides a detailed analysis of Fra Angelico's style and technique, as well as his role in the development of Renaissance art. The book also explores the religious and cultural context in which Fra Angelico worked, and the impact that his art had on the church and society of his time. Cheney draws on a wide range of sources, including contemporary accounts of Fra Angelico's life and work, as well as art historical scholarship. The book is illustrated with numerous reproductions of Fra Angelico's paintings and frescoes, providing readers with a visual understanding of his art. Overall, Fra Angelico: The Saintly Painter and Tool of God is an informative and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in Renaissance art and religious history.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Men Who Have Walked With God, by Sheldon Cheney. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592685.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419187422
• ISBN13: 9781419187421
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"