Fra Angelico's Fresco at San Marco

What is the primary purpose of the frescoes in the monastery of San Marco?

• To display the wealth of the monastery

• To help monks focus on prayer and meditation

• To teach visitors about art history

• To decorate the walls with vibrant colors

Why did Cosimo de Medici support the rebuilding of the monastery?

• To impress foreign dignitaries

• To expand his art collection

• To achieve personal salvation

• To gain political power

What is the significance of the enclosed garden in the fresco?

• It shows the wealth of the monastery

• It symbolizes Mary's virginity

• It represents the Garden of Eden

• It is a depiction of paradise

What is the role of the central column in the fresco?

• It supports the roof

• It divides the scene into two parts

• It is purely decorative

• It represents the Holy Trinity

How does Fra Angelico's fresco differ from perfect linear perspective?

• The figures are too small for the space

• The colors are too vibrant

• The background is too detailed

• The floor appears to tilt upward

What is one way Fra Angelico encourages imaginative contemplation in his fresco?

• By using bright colors

• By removing certain symbolic forms

• By using a detailed background

• By adding more figures

Why does the angel in the fresco not cast a shadow?

• To show its movement

• Because of a lighting error

• To emphasize its divine nature

• To make it blend with the background

What is the significance of the sparkling wings of the angel?

• They represent the angel's speed

• They are a symbol of divine presence

• They show the artist's skill

• They are a sign of wealth

Which architectural style is reflected in Fra Angelico's fresco?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Rococo

• Gothic

How does modern lighting affect the perception of the fresco?

• It creates more shadows

• It enhances the spirituality of the painting

• It makes the colors appear dull

• It makes the fresco look older