Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Constantin Brancusi and discover smooth, simple sculptures that capture the essence of a thing. Together they explore his sleek, polished shapes like Bird in Space and learn about Romania and France in the 1900s. A gentle, funny introduction to a great artist for young viewers.
Viewer safety
All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Watch how Mati and Dada meet Constantin Brancusi, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Constantin Brancusi make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Constantin Brancusi's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Romania and France in the 1900s shape the art Constantin Brancusi made?
- Which work by Constantin Brancusi would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: sculpture, abstract, simple form
Try it: shape a simple animal or bird out of clay using as few smooth curves as you can. Then share one choice you made that Constantin Brancusi might have liked.