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Audio Guide to San Marco in Florence and its Remarkable Fresco Cycle.
Revive your spirit in the quiet cloister of San Marco, then join Jane to experience Fra Angelic's artistic genius and pious humility, as she discusses his frescoes in the context of their religious, artistic, and historical significance.
The work of Fra Angelico at the Dominican convent of San Marco in Florence is a brilliant reflection of the remarkable artistry of Renaissance art. Now visitors can tour this lovely cloistered convent guided by the scholarship of a renowned art historian. This guide is the exclusive audio adaptation of a popular book written by Prof. William Hood, the renowned Fra Angelico scholar.
Fra Angelico and his faithful assistants graced the walls of the convent with more than 50 elegant frescoes that still, more than 500 years later, convey the profound piety that characterized members of the Observant Dominican order. With Jane guiding you through this quiet, cloistered setting -- appreciating it step-by-step in the framework of its history, you will come away with a deep and lasting appreciation of the central role that Fra Angelico work played in the daily lives of his fellow friars.
- Understand the influence of Observant Dominican principles on the choice of subject matter and the placement of the images.
- Hear how the images conveyed the ancient ideas and traditions of the Dominican order and the meaning of life at San Marco.
- Learn about the architecture of the convent, the life of Fra Angelico, and the political climate of the day.
- Appreciate Fra Angelico's piety and technical virtuosity as you listen to the commentary on each fresco.
Your tour can be tailored to your interest and schedule -- without loss of continuity.
- Pre-visit Context Guide 'Slice of History' ... 45 Minutes.
- On-site Guide to Cloister and Dormitory .... 75 to 90 Minutes.
- Price: $ 8.95
- Duration: 135 minutes (full tour)
- Publisher: Jane's Smart Art Guides
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- Voice(s): M. Jane McIntosh
- Subject Type: Other
- Language: English
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Julia wrote:
Audio guide with great detail for the art and history related to the San Marco.
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Joshua wrote:
In-depth audio guide which shows great respect to the beautiful art of the San Marco.
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Rick wrote:
It is real worthwhile to take this tour on you visit to Florence, but I suggest you to take some time to relax and re-energize afterwards, as your head will get stuffed with a great amount of information about the San Marco after a while.
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Andrea wrote:
This tour is particularly interesting for people who already know quite a bit about religion and art.
