Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Berthe Morisot and discover light, feathery impressionist paintings of everyday family life. Together they explore her gentle scenes of mothers and children and learn about Paris in the 1800s. 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 Berthe Morisot, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Berthe Morisot make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Berthe Morisot's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Paris in the 1800s shape the art Berthe Morisot made?
- Which work by Berthe Morisot would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: impressionism, brushstroke, everyday life
Try it: paint a quick, breezy picture of someone at home using loose, feathery strokes. Then share one choice you made that Berthe Morisot might have liked.