Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and discover lively posters and paintings of busy Paris nightlife. Together they explore his colorful printed posters and learn about Paris in the late 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 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Paris in the late 1800s shape the art Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec made?
- Which work by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: poster, print, bold outline
Try it: design a poster for a show or event using big shapes and bold outlines. Then share one choice you made that Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec might have liked.