Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Giuseppe Arcimboldo and discover playful portraits made out of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Together they explore his faces built from piles of food and plants and learn about Italy in the 1500s. 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 Giuseppe Arcimboldo, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Giuseppe Arcimboldo make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Giuseppe Arcimboldo's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Italy in the 1500s shape the art Giuseppe Arcimboldo made?
- Which work by Giuseppe Arcimboldo would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: portrait, imagination, nature
Try it: draw a face made entirely out of fruits, vegetables, or leaves. Then share one choice you made that Giuseppe Arcimboldo might have liked.