Publisher's Synopsis
Fra Angelico, known to his contemporaries as Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, was probably born at San Michele a Ripecanina, between 1395 and 1400. He is thought to have joined the community of San Domenico between 1418 and 1421. Fra Angelico examines the painter's life and early works, from 1418-32, to his panel paintings and frescoes, including the frescoes at San Marco, through to his year in Rome and late works, until his death in 1455.