Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Henri Matisse and discover joyful art full of bright color and cut-paper shapes. Together they explore his colorful paper cut-outs and learn about 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 Henri Matisse, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Henri Matisse make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Henri Matisse's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in France in the 1900s shape the art Henri Matisse made?
- Which work by Henri Matisse would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: color, collage, cut-out
Try it: cut colorful shapes from paper and arrange them into a bright collage. Then share one choice you made that Henri Matisse might have liked.