Art Bites 163: Fra Angelico
About the Episode
A humble monk as well as a great painter, Fra Angelico frescoed exquisite sacred scenes for his monastery. It’s said for him painting was a form of prayer and he couldn’t paint a crucifix without crying.
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Extras
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Art Bites 116: Minoan Art and Architecture
Joyful Minoan frescoes are a testament to the sophistication of that early culture.1:51 -
Art Bites 115: Temples of Ancient Egypt
At the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, appreciate the sophistication of that ancient kingdom.3:33 -
Art Bites 114: Ancient Greek Temples, the Parthenon and Its Art
The Parthenon and Temple of Concordia trumpet the sophistication of ancient Greek society.1:36 -
Art Bites 113: Egyptian Pyramids and Tombs of the Pharaohs
Egypt’s towering pyramids, lavish tombs hidden in hillsides, and glorious art treasures.4:30 -
Art Bites 112: Prehistoric Art: Fertility Figurines, Bog People, Artifacts
Artifacts from the Stone Age offer a peek into these people’s lives and deaths.4:11 -
Art Bites 111: Prehistoric Tombs and Necropoli in Ireland and Orkney
Mysterious societies built necropoli and tombs in remote corners like Ireland and Orkney.5:28 -
Art Bites 110: Prehistoric Stone Circles and Megaliths
Ingeniously built stone circles of the megalithic age functioned as celestial calendars.2:57 -
Art Bites 109: Prehistoric Cave Paintings and Artifacts
The painted animals in the caves of Lascaux show the artistry of people 15,000 years ago.4:42 -
Art Bites 108: Greece’s Age of Hellenism
The age of Hellenism traded the calm balance of the Golden Age for exuberance and realism.3:55 -
Art Bites 107: Ancient Greek Theaters and the Golden Mean
Ancient Greek theaters, statues of gods and athletes, and the guiding principle of balance3:52
