History
How it's made
Talavera
Fun Facts
100
What century was Talavera introduced to Mexico?
Hint- what is 5 x 3?
15th century
100
True or false: If the ceramics do not originate from the designated areas within Mexico and are not made using the traditional processes, they cannot pass as genuine Talavera pieces.
True
100
T or F, Talavera is less expensive than other types of pottery.
False, it is 3x more expensive
100
Fill in the blank: Mexican ceramics are called _____.
Hint- it’s the name of this project….
Talavera
200
Talavera pottery was mastered in the Village of _____.
Hint- What is Spanish for "Talavera of the Queen"
"Talavera de la Reina"
200
identify which one is real and which is fake
Left image
200
Fill in the blank: the Mexican Talavera blended indigenous ceramic techniques with both _____and _____ styles, resulting in Talavera Poblana.
(hint: pasta & bull riding)
Italian & Spanish
200
Multiple choice: Potters derive ____ from Amozoc and Tecali to make Talavera.
a) pennies b) clay c) deez d) this is not the correct answer
B) clay
300
The Spaniards conquered Mexico and established the new city _____. Here, they exported Talavera pottery to Mexico in the _____ century.
no hint,, but you can get half credit!
Puebla, and 16th
300
Name at least three of the six main pigments used to paint Talavera!
Black, blue, brown, green, red, and yellow
300
Fill in the blank? Talavera is a mixture of diverse cultures including _____, _____, and _____.
Hint: aladdin, pasta, sweet and sour chicken
Arab, Italian, and Chinese
300
Fill in the blank: Mexico has a tradition of more than ____ years of pottery making
Hint- (it’s more than 2,000 but less than 4,000)
3,000 years!
400
Who invaded Spain in 711 and introduced them to majolica (Spaniard Talavera) ?
Hint: What are people that practice Islam called?
Muslims !
400
Multiple choice: Method the Teotihuacans (100 BC - 800 AD) would use to decorate the majority of their vessels?
a) Dipping it in gold
b) stucco, painting, and smoothing
c) Biting it for texture
B!
400
What does a Talavera project must have to be authentic?
No hint!
It must be painted by hand!
400
Fill in the blank: Puebla was an ideal zone to set up a Talavera pottery center because of the access to quality _____ in the region.
Clay
500
Name 2 cultures associated with Talavera art.
NO HINT LOSERS!
Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Chinese cultures.
500
True or False: Vessels are then placed in a kiln and fired at 18000 F to harden the final glaze.
False: 19,000 F!
500
How is Talavera recognized?
Its strong colors, detailed patterns, & traditional Mexican contemporary designs.
500
The name Talavera alludes to the city of _____
(Hint- Spanish for Talavera of the Queen)
Talavera de la Reina