From Angelico is a biography of the great Italian Renaissance painter Fra Angelico. It tells the story of his life, from his humble beginnings as a humble friar in the Dominican Order to his rise to fame as one of the most influential painters of the Renaissance. The book follows Angelico's life from his early years in Florence, where he was born and raised, to his travels throughout Italy and Europe, where he was commissioned to paint some of the most famous works of art in history. It also examines his religious beliefs and how they influenced his art, as well as his relationships with other artists and patrons. The book also looks at the legacy of Angelico's work, which has been admired and studied for centuries. It examines how his art has been interpreted and how it has been used to influence the art of later generations. Finally, it looks at the impact of Angelico's work on the development of the Italian Renaissance.
By James Mason · First published 1962 · Genre: Biography, Art History, Religious Studies · 6 chapters