British Museum Leonardo da Vinci ... Nov 10, 2009
Forthcoming shows planned at the British Museum for 2010 will include Kingdom of Ife: Sculptures from West Africa, Fra Angelico: Italian Renaissance Drawings and Journey through the afterlife: the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. Fra Angelico to Leonardo Italian Renaissance drawings ... Another major exhibition planned for 2010 is Fra Angelico to Leonardo: Italian Renaissance drawings. (Suite101.com)
Henry VIII reigns supreme May 17, 2009
"Fra Angelico and the Dawn of the Renaissance": The Capitoline Museum has assembled the largest retrospective devoted to this early Renaissance master in more than 50 years. In addition to paintings and altarpieces, the exhibition includes manuscripts, highlighting Angelico's talents as a draftsman as well as colorist. (Boston Globe)
Jeanne Lanvin Apr 7, 2009
Lanvin Blue, a purplish-blue which she used to decorate her bedroom as well as on her designs, was said to have been inspired by a Fra Angelico painting. She used luxurious fabrics, such as silk, velvet and brocade, and trimmed her designs with rich decorations, such as beads and embroidery. (Suite101.com)
Best Ideas for Catholic Easter Bask... Feb 26, 2009
The Rosary with Fra Angelico and Giotto by Domenico Marcucci [Alba House, 2005] is one such resource, including general information about how and why to pray the rosary and matching paintings by two Italian masters with thoughtful text to help a Catholic meditate on each mystery. Religious Articles to Decorate a Catholic Child's Room. (Suite101.com)
