Revive your spirit in the quiet cloister of San Marco, then join Jane to experience Fra Angelico’s artistic genius and pious humility, as she discusses his frescoes in the context of their religious, artistic, and historical significance. The work of Fra Angelico at the Dominican convent of San Marco in Florence is a brilliant reflection of the remarkable artistry of Renaissance art. Now visitors can tour this lovely cloistered convent guided by the scholarship of a renowned art historian. This guide is the exclusive audio adaptation of a popular book written by Prof. William Hood, the renowned Fra Angelico scholar. Fra Angelico and his faithful assistants graced the walls of the convent with more than 50 elegant frescoes that still, more than 500 years later, convey the profound piety that characterized members of the Observant Dominican order. With Jane guiding you through this quiet, cloistered setting - appreciating it step-by-step in the framework of its history – you will come away with a deep and lasting appreciation of the central role that Fra Angelico work played in the daily lives of his fellow friars: 1) Understand the influence of Observant Dominican principles on the choice of subject matter and the placement of the images 2) Hear how the images conveyed the ancient ideas and traditions of the Dominican order and the meaning of life at San Marco 3) Learn about the architecture of the convent, the life of Fra Angelico, and the political climate of the day and 4) Appreciate Fra Angelico's piety and technical virtuosity as you listen to the commentary on each fresco. Your tour can be tailored to your interest and schedule - without loss of continuity. The pre-visit Context Guide ("A Slice of History") is 45 Minutes, and the On-site tour of the Cloister and Dormitory takes 75 to 90 minutes. Guide includes an 8-page booklet with track list, floor plan, glossary, tips and 7 photographic images. Winner of 2008 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Adult Non-Fiction, and Best Books 2007 National Book Awards Winner / Audiobook: Travel.

Note: Supplementary materials are not included.