Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Michelangelo and discover towering sculptures and the painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Together they explore his statue David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling and learn about Italy in the 1500s. A gentle, funny introduction to a great artist for young viewers.
Viewer safety
The sculpture David and some ceiling figures are nude, as in classical art — preview if that's a consideration for your class.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Watch how Mati and Dada meet Michelangelo, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Michelangelo make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Michelangelo's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Italy in the 1500s shape the art Michelangelo made?
- Which work by Michelangelo would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: Renaissance, sculpture, fresco
Try it: sculpt a simple figure from clay, or draw a hand as carefully as you can. Then share one choice you made that Michelangelo might have liked.