Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Berenice Abbott and discover black-and-white photographs of a fast-changing city. Together they explore her photos of New York's buildings and streets and learn about New York in the 1900s. A gentle, funny introduction to a great artist for young viewers.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Watch how Mati and Dada meet Berenice Abbott, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Berenice Abbott make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Berenice Abbott's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in New York in the 1900s shape the art Berenice Abbott made?
- Which work by Berenice Abbott would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: photography, black and white, city
Try it: frame a photo (or drawing) of a building from below so it looks tall and grand. Then share one choice you made that Berenice Abbott might have liked.