Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Dorothea Lange and discover powerful documentary photographs of real people's lives. Together they explore her photos of families during hard times and learn about the United States in the 1930s. 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 Dorothea Lange, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Dorothea Lange make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Dorothea Lange's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in the United States in the 1930s shape the art Dorothea Lange made?
- Which work by Dorothea Lange would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: photography, documentary, portrait
Try it: take or draw a picture that tells a true story about someone's day. Then share one choice you made that Dorothea Lange might have liked.