Who was Fra Angelico?
Q: Who was Fra Angelico?
A: Fra Angelico was an Italian Early Renaissance painter.
Q: What did Giorgio Vasari say about Fra Angelico?
A: Giorgio Vasari said that Fra Angelico had "a rare and perfect talent".
Q: What were some of Fra Angelico's different names?
A: Fra Angelico was also known as Guido di Pietro, Fra Giovanni da Fiesole, Fra Giovanni Angelico, and il Beato Angelico.
Q: Why was Fra Angelico called il Beato Angelico?
A: Fra Angelico was thought to be blessed by God who gave him the talent of painting and because he was a good and holy man.
Q: When was Fra Angelico made official as "the Blessed Angelico"?
A: Fra Angelico was made "the Blessed Angelico" in 1982 when Pope John Paul II "conferred beatification" on him.
Q: What did Vasari say about Fra Angelico's paintings?
A: Vasari said that Fra Angelico's pictures were painted with such cleverness and holy faith.
Q: How did Vasari describe Fra Angelico's character?
A: Vasari said that Fra Angelico was a holy father who was humble and modest in everything that he did and said.
