Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Edgar Degas and discover pictures of dancers caught mid-movement. Together they explore his ballet dancers in pastel and paint 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 Edgar Degas, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Edgar Degas make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Edgar Degas's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Paris in the 1800s shape the art Edgar Degas made?
- Which work by Edgar Degas would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: impressionism, pastel, movement
Try it: draw a person in the middle of moving — dancing, jumping, or running. Then share one choice you made that Edgar Degas might have liked.