Fra Angelico
Italy's Great Artists
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1h 3m
Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, better known to the world as Fra Angelico, painted some of the most beautiful and spiritually charged paintings of the early Renaissance. His moving works and simple lifestyle were the motivation behind his beatification in 1982 by St. Pope John Paul II. Join Dr. Rocky for this video lecture where he will explore the unique career of this blessed artist and examine his extraordinary production of paintings.
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