Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Man Ray and discover inventive, surprising photographs and experiments with light. Together they explore his 'rayographs' made without a camera and learn about the United States and Paris 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 Man Ray, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Man Ray make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Man Ray's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in the United States and Paris in the 1900s shape the art Man Ray made?
- Which work by Man Ray would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: photography, surrealism, experiment
Try it: arrange small objects on paper and trace around them to make a shadow picture. Then share one choice you made that Man Ray might have liked.