Mola Quiz

What country do Molas come from?

• Brazil

• Panama

• Mexico

• Spain

What are traditional molas made out of?

• Ceramics

• Paper

• Canvas

• Fabric

What year did the Spaniards arrive at Panama?

• 1502

• 1790

• 1300

• 1950

What did the Spaniards (people from Spain) introduce to the native Panama people?

• Pottery

• Glaze

• Fabric

• Thread

What is the most important technique used when creating a Mola?

• Layering

• Cutting

• Painting

• Drawing

What type of patterns are traditionally used in Molas?

• Angular

• Geometric

• Organic

• Symmetrical

What TWO images are traditionally represented in Molas?

• Landscapes/ Nature

• Religious symbols

• People

• Animals

What kind of colors are used in Molas?

• Dull

• Neutral

• Bright / Vibrant

• Analogous Color Scheme

Are Molas still worn today?

• Yes

• No

Other than layering, what other technique has been traditionally used to create designs?

• Painting on Fabric

• drawing with oil pastels

• Charcoal Drawing on stones

• Drawing on the Fabric