Fra Angelico The Saintly Painter And Tool Of God

Fra Angelico: The Saintly Painter and Tool of God is a biography of the Italian Renaissance artist, Fra Angelico, written by Sheldon Cheney. The book explores the life and works of Fra Angelico, who was born in the late 14th century and became a Dominican friar and renowned painter. Cheney delves into Fra Angelico's artistic style, which was heavily influenced by his religious beliefs and his desire to create art that would inspire devotion and piety in viewers. The book also explores Fra Angelico's relationship with his patrons, including the powerful Medici family, and his role in the development of Renaissance art. Cheney's biography provides a comprehensive overview of Fra Angelico's life and work, and offers insights into the religious and cultural context in which he lived and worked. The book is illustrated with reproductions of Fra Angelico's paintings, providing readers with a visual representation of his artistic legacy.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.