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100 1 _aSupino, I. B.
_q(Igino Benvenuto),
_d1858-1940
245 1 0 _aFra Angelico
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-21
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Fra Angelico" by J. B. Supino is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and artistic contributions of Fra Giovanni Angelico, also known as Fra Angelico, one of the foremost painters of the Italian Renaissance. It explores his devout nature, the mystical peacefulness of his art, and the significant influence he had on the spiritual and artistic realms during his lifetime. At the start of the text, the author reflects on the legendary aspects of Fra Angelico's life, portraying him as a deeply spiritual figure who infused his art with piety and reverence. The narrative sets the tone by discussing his creative process, which reportedly involved prayer and a state of devotion before commencing his paintings. It introduces the early years of his life, highlighting his artistic training and evolution from illuminating manuscripts to creating masterful panel paintings and frescoes. The opening portion establishes a foundation for further exploration of Angelico's works and the historical context surrounding his life, suggesting an intricate merge of faith and artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAngelico, fra, approximately 1400-1455
700 1 _aScott, Leader,
_d1837-1902
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21561
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