Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Katsushika Hokusai and discover Japanese woodblock prints of waves, mountains, and everyday life. Together they explore The Great Wave off Kanagawa and learn about Japan 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 Katsushika Hokusai, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Katsushika Hokusai make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Katsushika Hokusai's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Japan in the 1800s shape the art Katsushika Hokusai made?
- Which work by Katsushika Hokusai would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: woodblock print, Japanese art, wave
Try it: draw a giant wave or a mountain the way Hokusai might, using strong curving lines. Then share one choice you made that Katsushika Hokusai might have liked.