About Alebrijes

Who developed Alebrijes?

• Diego Rivera

• Pedro Linares Lopez

• Frida Kahlo

• Pablo Picasso

What does the word Alebrije mean?

• The word Alebrije means 'imaginary' or 'fantasy'.

• The word Alebrije means 'ancient animal'.

• The word Alebrije means 'colorful bird'.

• The word Alebrije means 'sacred tree'.

Alebrijes are a hybrid of animals.

• True

• False

Alebrijes became popular due to which of the following reasons?

• They were featured in an art exhibition and gained international attention.

• They were discovered in ancient ruins.

• They were used as currency in Mexico.

• They were part of a famous sports event.

What materials are used to create Alebrijes?

• Alebrijes are created from papier-mâché, but some artists use soft wood to carve them. They are finished by painting intricate patterns with vibrant colors.

• Alebrijes are made from metal and glass, then decorated with simple designs.

• Alebrijes are sculpted from clay and covered with gold leaf.

• Alebrijes are woven from natural fibers and dyed with natural pigments.

Pedro Linares Lopez was honored with Mexico's National Arts and Sciences Award in the Popular Arts and Traditions category in 1990.

• True

• False

What is the definition of alebrije?

• Brightly colored Oaxacan-Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures. The first alebrijes, along with use of the term, originated with Pedro Linares Lopez.

• A traditional Mexican dish made from corn and beans.

• A type of ancient Aztec musical instrument.

• A ceremonial dance performed during the Day of the Dead.

What is a cartonero?

• Papier-mâché crafter.

• Street musician.

• Fruit vendor.

• Bus driver.

What is papier-mâché?

• A malleable mixture of paper and glue, or paper, flour, and water, that becomes hard when dry.

• A type of fabric used for making clothes.

• A traditional French dessert made from eggs and sugar.

• A metal alloy used in construction.

What is a piñata?

• A decorated figure of an animal containing toys and candy that is suspended from a height and broken open by blindfolded children as part of a celebration.

• A traditional Spanish hat worn during festivals.

• A type of Mexican soup served at parties.

• A musical instrument used in parades.