Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Leonardo da Vinci and discover masterful paintings and inventions from a true genius. Together they explore the Mona Lisa and his flying-machine designs and learn about Italy in the 1400s and 1500s. 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 Leonardo da Vinci, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Leonardo da Vinci make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Leonardo da Vinci's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Italy in the 1400s and 1500s shape the art Leonardo da Vinci made?
- Which work by Leonardo da Vinci would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: Renaissance, invention, sketch
Try it: invent a machine and sketch it with labels, the way Leonardo filled his notebooks. Then share one choice you made that Leonardo da Vinci might have liked.