Fra Angelico Da Fiesole

348 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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"Fra Angelico Da Fiesole" offers a comprehensive exploration into the life and ethereal artistry of the 15th-century master, Guido di Pietro. As a pivotal figure of the Early Italian Renaissance, Fra Angelico is renowned for his ability to translate deep spiritual devotion into visual masterpieces that bridged the gap between Medieval symbolism and Renaissance realism.This collection, featuring contributions from various art historians and scholars, examines the artist's development within the Dominican Order and his lasting impact on Western art. Readers are guided through his most iconic works, including the serene frescoes of the Convent of San Marco and his intricate altarpieces that defined a generation of religious painting. The text highlights his revolutionary use of color, light, and perspective, which brought a new sense of humanity and divine presence to the canvas.A vital resource for enthusiasts of art history and Renaissance studies, "Fra Angelico Da Fiesole" serves as a testament to an artist whose purity of vision and technical skill continue to inspire. This work provides essential context for understanding the cultural and religious landscape of Florence during its golden age.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025415796
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: British Library, Historical Print Editions