Fra Angelico: A Sketch
Jennie Ellis Keysor’s book, From Angelico: A Sketch, is a biography of the Italian Renaissance painter Fra Angelico. The book follows the life of the artist from his humble beginnings in the small village of Vicchio, Italy, to his rise to fame as one of the most influential painters of the Renaissance. Keysor examines Angelico’s life and work, exploring his religious faith, his artistic style, and his influence on the art world. She also looks at the impact of his work on the development of the Renaissance in Italy and beyond. Through her research, Keysor reveals the life of a man who was both a devout Christian and a masterful painter. From Angelico: A Sketch is an engaging and informative look at the life and work of one of the most important figures of the Renaissance.
By Jennie Ellis Keysor · First published 1900 · Genre: Biography, Art History, Non-Fiction · 8,310 words
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Let us for a few moments turn our attention to a monastery a short distance from Florence. From its elevated position on the hills which skirt the vale of the Arno it commands a panoramic view of the "Lily City." It is the time when the Renaissance is virgin new to the world.
Faith was still so real and living a thing that men and women shut themselves up from the world in order to live holy lives and devote themselves entirely to the service of God.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Jennie Ellis Keysor
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Art History, Non-Fiction, History
- Length: 8,310 words
- Structure: 1 section, 81 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a biography of the Italian Renaissance painter Fra Angelico, written by Jennie Ellis Keysor.
- Art History — The book provides an in-depth look at the life and works of Fra Angelico, and is written in a scholarly style.
- Non-Fiction — The book is a factual account of the life and works of Fra Angelico, and is not a work of fiction.
- History — The book provides an overview of the historical context in which Fra Angelico lived and worked.
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1455 · Angelico · Italy · Painters · angelico, fra, approximately 1400 · angels · approximately 1400-1455 · art · artist · beautiful · christ · church