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The Joyous Friar the Story of Fra Filippo Lippi

The Joyous Friar the Story of Fra Filippo Lippi

Anderson, A. J.

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ISBN10: 1162788003
ISBN13: 9781162788005
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Joyous Friar: The Story of Fra Filippo Lippi is a biographical book written by A. J. Anderson. The book tells the inspiring story of Fra Filippo Lippi, an Italian Renaissance artist and friar who overcame numerous adversities to become one of the most celebrated painters of his time.The book begins with Lippi's early life, including his childhood as an orphan and his entry into the church. It then explores his artistic career, from his early apprenticeship to his rise to fame as a master painter. Throughout the book, Anderson provides vivid descriptions of Lippi's most famous works, including his paintings of the Madonna and Child.In addition to his artistic achievements, the book also delves into Lippi's personal life, including his love affairs and his struggles with the church. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Lippi remained committed to his art and his faith, and his life serves as a testament to the power of perseverance and dedication.Overall, The Joyous Friar is a captivating and inspiring biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance.1927. With nine reproductions from paintings. Anderson�������s biographical novel of Fra Filippo, called Lippo Lippi, one of the foremost Florentine painters of the early Renaissance. Contents: The Artistic Temperament; At the Inn of the Girdle; Lucrezia de������� Buti; Fra Filippo Persuades; Leon Battista Alberti; The Dead Hand; Madonna Herodias; To My Most Gracious Lady; The Carnival; Maddalena; The Painting of a Soul; The Rule of Mother Prioress; On Breaking Enclosure; The First of May; In the Via Delle Tre Gore; The Study of the Uffizi Madonna; In Florence; What Had Happened at Prato; Filippino; Winning Through; Reparation; The Accusation; Messer Carlo de������� Medici; From Perugia to Prato; Man and Wife; Rest After Strife; The Painter�������s Masterpiece; Frater Filippus. Op.; Our Lady of Tears; In Memory of Fra Filippo; and Historical Basis of The Joyous Friar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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