Tag: The Golden Legend in art

• Fra Angelico: The devil is in the details

  

  Religious art doesn’t have to feel remote. Centuries ago, Fra Angelico pioneered emotional interiority, channeling the innermost feelings of his figures straight to the viewer.

  Diane Tucker

  2025-11-15

  Art Appreciation, Innovation in Art, Renaissance Art, The Shy Museumgoer

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