Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Amedeo Modigliani and discover elegant portraits with long faces and necks. Together they explore his stretched, graceful portraits and learn about Italy and Paris in the early 1900s. A gentle, funny introduction to a great artist for young viewers.
Viewer safety
Modigliani is known for some nude portraits, which may appear briefly — preview if that's a consideration for your class.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Watch how Mati and Dada meet Amedeo Modigliani, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Amedeo Modigliani make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Amedeo Modigliani's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Italy and Paris in the early 1900s shape the art Amedeo Modigliani made?
- Which work by Amedeo Modigliani would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: portrait, stylized, modern art
Try it: draw a portrait where you stretch the face and neck longer than real life. Then share one choice you made that Amedeo Modigliani might have liked.