Summary
Mati and her magical sidekick Dada travel back in time to meet Parmigianino and discover graceful, elegant paintings with elongated figures. Together they explore his Madonna with the Long Neck and learn about Italy in the 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 Parmigianino, then talk it over:
- What kind of art did Parmigianino make, and what made it stand out?
- What did you notice about Parmigianino's style — the colors, shapes, or lines they used?
- How did living in Italy in the 1500s shape the art Parmigianino made?
- Which work by Parmigianino would you most want to see in real life? Why?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: Mannerism, elegance, portrait
Try it: draw a portrait in a fancy, elegant style with smooth flowing lines. Then share one choice you made that Parmigianino might have liked.