Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Canaletto and discover wide, sunny city views so detailed they look almost like photographs. Together they explore his glowing views of Venice and its canals and learn about Venice in the 1700s. 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 Canaletto, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Canaletto make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Canaletto's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Venice in the 1700s shape the art Canaletto made?
- Which work by Canaletto would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: cityscape, perspective, detail
Try it: draw a view of your street or town, adding as much detail as you can. Then share one choice you made that Canaletto might have liked.